CVE-2026-28002 in Booktics Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Arraytics Booktics allows Blind SQL Injection.
This issue affects Booktics: from n/a through 1.0.22.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2026
The vulnerability identified as improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands represents a classic sql injection flaw that has been documented under cwe-89 within the common weakness enumeration framework. This particular weakness manifests in the arraytics booktics application where user-supplied input is inadequately sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The specific manifestation of this vulnerability allows for blind sql injection attacks, which means that an attacker can infer information about the underlying database structure and contents through indirect responses rather than direct error messages. This type of attack vector is particularly dangerous because it operates silently, allowing threat actors to systematically extract data without immediate detection by security monitoring systems.
The technical flaw occurs when the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user input before executing sql commands against the database backend. In the context of booktics version 1.0.22 and earlier releases, this vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's data processing pipeline. When users provide input that is subsequently used in sql queries, malicious payloads can be injected that manipulate the intended query execution flow. The blind nature of this injection means that attackers must rely on response timing variations or conditional responses to determine whether their injected commands have been successfully executed, making the attack more sophisticated and harder to detect through traditional monitoring approaches.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise. An attacker could leverage this blind sql injection to extract sensitive information from the database, modify or delete records, gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, or even escalate privileges within the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions of booktics from the initial release through version 1.0.22, indicating that multiple iterations of the software contained this security weakness. This widespread impact across the product line suggests a fundamental flaw in the application's data handling procedures rather than an isolated incident, requiring comprehensive remediation efforts.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input sanitization and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The recommended approach involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate sql command structure from user data, thereby preventing malicious input from altering query execution paths. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms that reject or sanitize potentially dangerous characters and sequences before they can be processed by database systems. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems that monitor for sql injection patterns can provide additional layers of protection. The remediation process must include thorough code reviews and security testing to ensure all user input handling points are properly secured, following established frameworks such as the owasp top ten and mitre att&ck matrix guidance for preventing injection vulnerabilities in web applications.
This vulnerability type is categorized under attack technique t1071.004 within the mitre att&ck framework for network protocol manipulation, specifically targeting application layer protocols through sql injection methods. The presence of this weakness in booktics demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and implementing defense-in-depth strategies to protect against persistent threats that exploit fundamental input validation weaknesses. Organizations should prioritize updating to patched versions of affected software while simultaneously reviewing their entire application portfolio for similar vulnerabilities that may exist within other systems and components.