CVE-2025-40717 in Gateway
Summary
by MITRE • 07/08/2025
SQL injection vulnerability in versions prior to 4.7.0 of Quiter Gateway by Quiter. This vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve, create, update and delete databases through the pagina.filter.categoria mensaje in /QuiterGatewayWeb/api/v1/sucesospagina.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/18/2025
The SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-40717 affects Quiter Gateway versions prior to 4.7.0, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity and confidentiality of database operations within the affected system. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the pagina.filter.categoria mensaje parameter in the /QuiterGatewayWeb/api/v1/sucesospagina endpoint, creating an attack vector that enables malicious actors to execute unauthorized database commands. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructions, directly correlating to CWE-89 which classifies SQL injection as a fundamental weakness in software applications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to perform full database operations including data retrieval, insertion, modification, and deletion through a single malicious payload. When an attacker submits crafted input to the vulnerable parameter, the application concatenates this input directly into SQL queries without proper sanitization, enabling the execution of arbitrary SQL commands. This creates a path for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, access sensitive information, manipulate database content, and potentially escalate privileges within the system. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be leveraged to extract confidential data, modify business logic, or even gain persistence within the affected environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate data compromise to encompass broader security implications for organizations utilizing Quiter Gateway. Attackers can exploit this flaw to extract sensitive customer information, financial records, or proprietary business data stored within the database systems. The ability to perform create, update, and delete operations means that adversaries can not only steal information but also corrupt or destroy critical data, potentially causing significant business disruption. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploit public-facing application, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the gateway serves as a critical interface for external communications.
Organizations should immediately implement comprehensive mitigations including upgrading to Quiter Gateway version 4.7.0 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address this vulnerability. Additionally, input validation and parameterized query implementations should be enforced throughout the application to prevent similar issues. Network segmentation and monitoring of API endpoints can help detect anomalous access patterns, while regular security assessments should verify that all input parameters are properly sanitized. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current software versions and implementing defense-in-depth strategies to protect against SQL injection attacks that can compromise entire database ecosystems.