CVE-2025-26348 in Q-Free MaxTime
Summary
by MITRE • 02/12/2025
A CWE-89 "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')" in maxprofile/menu/model.lua (editUserMenu endpoint) in Q-Free MaxTime less than or equal to version 2.11.0 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted HTTP requests.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-26348 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Q-Free MaxTime application version 2.11.0 and earlier. This issue resides in the maxprofile/menu/model.lua file at the editUserMenu endpoint, where improper neutralization of special sql elements creates an exploitable condition that allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands. The vulnerability classification as CWE-89 indicates a fundamental failure in input validation and sanitization mechanisms that should prevent malicious sql payloads from being processed by the database engine.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql query construction. Specifically within the editUserMenu endpoint, the application accepts http request parameters that are directly concatenated into sql statements without adequate sanitization measures. This design flaw enables an authenticated attacker to manipulate the sql command execution flow by injecting malicious sql syntax through carefully crafted http requests. The vulnerability requires authentication to exploit, meaning that an attacker must first obtain valid credentials to the system before attempting to leverage this sql injection capability.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it provides an attacker with the ability to execute arbitrary database commands with the privileges of the application's database user. This could result in complete database compromise, data exfiltration, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The affected Q-Free MaxTime version 2.11.0 and earlier represents a significant security risk for organizations relying on this time management and workforce scheduling platform, particularly in environments where database access is privileged and contains sensitive operational data.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through patching to the latest available version of Q-Free MaxTime that addresses this sql injection vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should include implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly at the editUserMenu endpoint where the vulnerability was identified. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, while monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate sql injection attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1566 for credential harvesting, making it a significant concern for enterprise security teams implementing comprehensive threat detection and response strategies.