CVE-2026-109169 in Community Edition
Summary
by MITRE • 10/12/2026
LogicalDOC Community Edition through 9.3 contains a sql injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute crafted SQL via the firstLetter parameter of TagsDataServlet. Low-privileged attackers can inject UNION SELECT statements returned in the XML tag list to read usernames, email addresses and password hashes from ld_user.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2026
The LogicalDOC Community Edition software, specifically versions up through 9.3, contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability within its web application interface that compromises data integrity and confidentiality. This flaw is located in the TagsDataServlet component, which handles requests related to tag management operations. The specific point of failure involves the firstLetter parameter, which is intended to filter tags based on their initial character but fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into backend database queries. Because this vulnerability affects authenticated users, an attacker must possess valid credentials to exploit the flaw, yet even low-privileged accounts can leverage this weakness due to insufficient access controls and inadequate query construction practices within the application logic.
From a technical perspective, the core issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The application constructs dynamic SQL statements by directly concatenating or interpolating the firstLetter parameter without employing prepared statements with parameterized queries or sufficient escaping mechanisms. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL syntax that alters the intended query structure. By crafting a payload using UNION SELECT statements, attackers can manipulate the result set of the original query. The application returns data in XML format within the tag list response, which inadvertently exposes the results of the injected query back to the client side. This mechanism effectively turns the web application into an error-based or blind SQL injection vector that allows for out-of-band data extraction through standard HTTP responses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe regarding data confidentiality and potential privilege escalation pathways. Low-privileged attackers can exploit this flaw to extract sensitive information stored in the ld_user table, including usernames, email addresses, and password hashes. The exposure of password hashes is particularly dangerous as it enables offline brute-force or rainbow table attacks to recover plaintext credentials for these accounts. Once an attacker obtains valid administrative or higher-level credentials through credential stuffing or cracking, they can escalate privileges within the LogicalDOC environment. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive documents, modification of system configurations, and further compromise of the underlying infrastructure hosting the document management solution.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, which describes flaws where software does not properly neutralize special elements that can alter SQL commands. In terms of offensive security frameworks, this exploitation technique maps to ATT&CK T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter via SQL injection payloads and falls under the initial access or credential harvesting tactics depending on the stage of exploitation. The ability to read data from the database corresponds to ATT&CK techniques related to Data from Local System such as Database Client tools, although here it is achieved through web application manipulation rather than direct tool usage.
Mitigation strategies should focus primarily on immediate patching and long-term secure coding practices. Administrators running LogicalDOC Community Edition versions 9.3 or earlier must upgrade to the latest stable release where this vulnerability has been addressed by the vendor. In environments where upgrading is not immediately feasible, network-level controls such as Web Application Firewalls can be configured to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP parameters, particularly targeting the firstLetter parameter of TagsDataServlet requests. Additionally, implementing strict input validation that whitelists expected characters for tag names rather than relying on blacklist approaches can reduce exposure. Developers should refactor the affected servlet code to use parameterized queries or stored procedures exclusively, ensuring that all user inputs are treated as data rather than executable SQL commands. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on authentication bypasses and injection flaws in document management systems are recommended to identify similar weaknesses before they can be exploited by malicious actors.