CVE-2026-57385 in Vitepos Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in appsbd Vitepos vitepos-lite allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Vitepos: from n/a through <= 3.4.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This sql injection vulnerability represents a critical weakness in the appsbd vitepos lite application that enables attackers to manipulate database queries through improper input validation. The flaw manifests as an insufficient neutralization of special elements within sql commands, allowing malicious actors to craft payloads that can extract sensitive data from the underlying database system. This particular vulnerability is classified as blind sql injection, meaning that the attacker cannot directly observe database results in the application response but must infer information through indirect methods such as timing attacks or conditional responses.
The vulnerability exists within the application's handling of user inputs that are subsequently incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious sql syntax into input fields, potentially gaining unauthorized access to confidential information including user credentials, personal data, and business-sensitive records. The affected version range indicates that all versions from the initial release through 3.4.2 remain vulnerable, suggesting a long-standing issue that has not been adequately addressed in the application's codebase.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration cwes 89 and 74, which specifically address sql injection flaws and improper neutralization of special elements respectively. The attack vector follows established patterns described in the mitre att&ck framework under technique t1071 004 for application layer protocol manipulation and t1213 002 for data from databases. Organizations running vulnerable versions face significant operational risks including potential data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and financial losses due to compromised customer information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate data theft to encompass broader system compromise possibilities. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges within the database, modify critical business records, or even establish persistent backdoors for future access. Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and regular security updates to protect against this threat. Additionally, comprehensive monitoring of database activities and network traffic can help detect potential exploitation attempts and provide early warning of unauthorized access attempts.
The remediation approach requires immediate patching of affected versions to 3.4.3 or later releases where the sql injection vulnerabilities have been properly addressed. Organizations should also conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar patterns in other application components and implement robust input validation mechanisms throughout the application architecture. Network segmentation and database access controls can provide additional defense layers while regular vulnerability assessments help maintain ongoing security posture against evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape.