CVE-2025-1981 in Ready
Summary
by MITRE • 04/16/2025
Improper neutralization of input provided by a low-privileged user into a file search functionality in Ready_'s Invoices module allows for SQL Injection attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/16/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-1981 represents a critical security flaw within Ready_'s Invoices module that stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms. This issue specifically affects the file search functionality where user-provided data is not properly neutralized before being incorporated into database queries. The vulnerability arises from the application's failure to implement proper parameterized queries or input filtering techniques, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted input sequences.
This security weakness falls under the category of improper input validation as classified by CWE-20, which specifically addresses the failure to properly validate or sanitize input data. The vulnerability creates a direct pathway for SQL injection attacks, where an attacker can inject malicious SQL code through the search interface to manipulate the underlying database. The low-privileged user context indicates that the vulnerability does not require elevated privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by users with minimal access rights to the system. The attack vector operates through the manipulation of search parameters that are directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive information from the database, modify or delete records, and potentially escalate their privileges within the system. The Invoices module typically handles financial data, customer information, and transaction records, making the potential data breach particularly severe. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to access confidential customer details, financial records, and business-sensitive information that could be used for financial fraud, identity theft, or competitive intelligence gathering. The vulnerability's accessibility to low-privileged users means that even minor employees or external parties with basic access could potentially compromise the entire database infrastructure.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1213.002 for data from information repositories. The exploitation process would typically involve crafting malicious input strings that bypass the application's validation mechanisms and inject SQL commands that manipulate the database queries. Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation using parameterized queries, stored procedures, and input sanitization techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls, regular security code reviews, and comprehensive database access controls. The remediation approach must address both the immediate vulnerability through code fixes and establish long-term security practices that prevent similar issues from emerging in other parts of the application. Additionally, implementing proper logging and monitoring mechanisms around database queries can help detect and respond to exploitation attempts.