CVE-2025-5172 in Econtrata
Summary
by MITRE • 05/26/2025
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Econtrata up to 20250516. Affected is an unknown function of the file /valida. The manipulation of the argument usuario leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2025
This critical vulnerability in Econtrata software represents a severe SQL injection flaw that affects the /valida file and specifically targets the usuario argument handling. The vulnerability classification as critical indicates the potential for significant system compromise and data breach. The SQL injection vulnerability occurs when user input is improperly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations through crafted input parameters. This particular flaw exists within a validation function that processes user credentials or identification data, making it a prime target for attackers seeking unauthorized database access.
The remote exploitation capability of this vulnerability means that attackers can leverage the SQL injection flaw from external networks without requiring physical access to the system. This remote attack vector significantly expands the potential threat surface and makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations that expose the affected software to public networks. The fact that a public exploit has been disclosed indicates that security researchers and malicious actors have already developed working tools to exploit this flaw, reducing the window of opportunity for organizations to defend against attacks. The exploitation process likely involves crafting malicious usuario parameter values that can manipulate SQL queries to extract database contents, modify data, or even execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling complete system compromise through database manipulation and privilege escalation. Attackers could leverage the SQL injection to access sensitive user information, financial data, or system credentials stored in the database. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts creates a particularly concerning scenario where organizations must rely on public exploit availability without official patches or mitigation guidance. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which describes SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in remote services. Organizations running affected Econtrata versions face immediate risk of data breaches and system compromise.
Organizations should immediately implement network-level mitigations such as firewall rules blocking access to the vulnerable /valida endpoint and web application firewalls to detect and block SQL injection attempts. Input validation and parameterized queries should be implemented as immediate defensive measures, even before official patches are available. The absence of vendor response necessitates proactive security measures including network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable system and monitoring for suspicious database access patterns. Security teams should also consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect unauthorized access attempts and SQL injection payloads that may be targeting this specific vulnerability. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar flaws in related systems and ensure comprehensive security coverage.