CVE-2025-3382 in xiaozhi-esp32-server-java
Summary
by MITRE • 04/07/2025
A vulnerability has been found in joey-zhou xiaozhi-esp32-server-java up to a14fe8115842ee42ab5c7a51706b8a85db5200b7 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function update of the file /api/user/update. The manipulation of the argument state leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/22/2026
This critical vulnerability exists in the joey-zhou xiaozhi-esp32-server-java application where the update function in the /api/user/update endpoint fails to properly sanitize user input. The flaw specifically occurs when processing the state argument parameter, which allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution process. The vulnerability is classified as a classic sql injection attack vector that enables unauthorized database access and manipulation. The attack can be initiated remotely without requiring any authentication or privileged access, making it particularly dangerous for applications that handle sensitive user data. Given that this is a rolling release system with continuous delivery practices, the lack of specific version information complicates the identification of affected releases and the implementation of targeted patches.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard sql injection attack patterns where the state parameter is directly incorporated into database queries without proper input validation or parameterization. Attackers can manipulate the state argument to inject malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify user records, or even execute destructive operations on the underlying database system. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql code into input fields that are then executed by the database. The remote exploitation capability places this vulnerability in the ATT&CK matrix under the technique T1190 - Proxy Execution, specifically targeting the database layer through web application interfaces. The continuous delivery model of this application means that vulnerabilities may persist across multiple versions without clear identification of the exact point of introduction.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to include complete database compromise and potential system-wide disruption. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, access confidential user information, modify user accounts, or even gain persistence within the system through database-level backdoors. The rolling release nature of the application makes it particularly challenging to maintain security posture since patches may be deployed continuously without clear version tracking, potentially leaving systems vulnerable for extended periods. Organizations using this software should immediately implement network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable endpoint and consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate input validation and parameterization of all database queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The application code must be reviewed to ensure that the state parameter is properly sanitized before being used in any database operations. Implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms around the /api/user/update endpoint will limit the attack surface. Organizations should also deploy automated security scanning tools that can detect sql injection patterns in real-time and implement database activity monitoring to identify suspicious query patterns. The lack of version information in the rolling release model necessitates the implementation of continuous vulnerability assessment procedures that can identify affected systems regardless of their specific release version. Additionally, the application should be configured with proper database user permissions that limit the capabilities of database accounts used by the web application, following the principle of least privilege to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.