CVE-2025-8324 in Analytics Plus
Summary
by MITRE • 11/11/2025
Zohocorp ManageEngine Analytics Plus versions 6170 and below are vulnerable to Unauthenticated SQL Injection due to the improper filter configuration.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/11/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-8324 affects Zohocorp ManageEngine Analytics Plus versions 6170 and below, presenting a critical security risk through an unauthenticated SQL injection flaw. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and filter configuration within the application's data processing layers, allowing remote attackers to execute malicious SQL commands without requiring authentication credentials. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user inputs that are directly incorporated into database queries, creating an exploitable pathway for attackers to manipulate the underlying database infrastructure. Organizations utilizing these older versions face significant risks as the vulnerability can be exploited by anyone with network access to the affected system, eliminating the need for privileged credentials or complex attack vectors.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when user-supplied parameters are not properly sanitized or escaped before being used in database query construction. This misconfiguration allows attackers to inject malicious SQL payloads that can manipulate database operations, potentially leading to data extraction, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability specifically impacts the application's analytics processing components where user inputs are processed through backend database connections, making the exploitation particularly dangerous as it can affect the integrity and confidentiality of all analytical data stored within the system. The improper filter configuration suggests that the application lacks robust input validation mechanisms that should normally prevent malicious SQL syntax from being executed within database contexts.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses severe consequences for organizations relying on ManageEngine Analytics Plus for business intelligence and data analysis. Attackers can leverage this flaw to access sensitive business data, customer information, financial records, and operational metrics that the analytics platform processes and stores. The unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability means that even basic network reconnaissance can reveal the exploitability of the system, potentially leading to widespread data breaches across multiple organizational domains. The impact extends beyond immediate data compromise, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to establish persistent access points, escalate privileges, or use the compromised system as a launchpad for broader network attacks. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations, financial penalties, and reputational damage from data breaches resulting from this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-8324 primarily focus on immediate version upgrades to ManageEngine Analytics Plus versions that have addressed this SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should prioritize patch management processes to ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches released by Zohocorp. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the analytics platform, limiting exposure to unauthorized users. Input validation should be strengthened through proper parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a technique that falls under ATT&CK matrix tactic TA0006 (Credential Access) and technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) in the framework. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to verify the effectiveness of implemented mitigations and identify potential additional vulnerabilities within the system infrastructure.