CVE-2025-3872 in Web
Summary
by MITRE • 04/24/2025
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Centreon centreon-web (User configuration form modules) allows SQL Injection.
A user with high privileges is able to become administrator by intercepting the contact form request and altering its payload.
This issue affects Centreon: from 22.10.0 before 22.10.28, from 23.04.0 before 23.04.25, from 23.10.0 before 23.10.20, from 24.04.0 before 24.04.10, from 24.10.0 before 24.10.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/24/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the centreon web interface that specifically targets the user configuration form modules. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements within sql commands, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted inputs. The vulnerability is categorized under cwe-89 which specifically addresses sql injection attacks where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql command construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. This weakness allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The exploitation mechanism involves a user with high privileges intercepting contact form requests and modifying their payloads to inject malicious sql code. This particular attack vector is particularly dangerous because it leverages existing administrative privileges, eliminating the need for initial credential compromise. The attack can be executed through man-in-the-middle techniques or by compromising a user account with sufficient privileges to access the affected configuration forms. The vulnerability affects multiple version ranges across different major releases, indicating a persistent flaw in the input validation and sql query construction processes within the centreon platform.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it enables privilege escalation from high privilege user to administrator level access. This allows attackers to bypass normal access controls and gain complete administrative control over the centreon monitoring system. The affected versions span from 22.10.0 through 24.10.0, suggesting that this flaw has been present for multiple release cycles, increasing the potential attack surface and exposure time. Organizations relying on centreon for network monitoring and system management face significant risk of data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to critical infrastructure monitoring capabilities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected versions to the latest available releases that contain the sql injection fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and monitoring of sql traffic can help detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include thorough review of all user configuration forms and input handling mechanisms, with particular attention to areas where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql commands. Security controls should be implemented to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation and to enforce strict access controls for administrative functions. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate similar flaws in their monitoring and management systems.