CVE-2026-57702 in Amelia Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Melograno Venture Studio Amelia ameliabooking allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Amelia: from n/a through <= 2.4.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw classified as cwe-89 within the melograno venture studio amelia booking system. The weakness occurs when user input containing special sql characters is improperly processed and directly incorporated into sql command strings without adequate sanitization or parameterization. This allows attackers to manipulate the intended database query execution flow through carefully crafted malicious input that can alter the logical structure of the sql statement. The vulnerability manifests as blind sql injection, meaning that attackers cannot directly observe database contents through error messages or response differences but must infer information through indirect means such as timing variations or conditional responses. The affected version range spans from unspecified initial versions through and including 2.4.2, indicating this represents a long-standing security gap in the application's data handling mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the amelia booking application's database interaction components. When user-provided data enters the system through various booking or administrative interfaces, it flows directly into sql query construction without proper escaping or parameter binding. This creates a pathway for attackers to inject malicious sql payloads that can execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. The blind nature of this injection means that successful exploitation requires sophisticated techniques such as time-based attacks or conditional response analysis to extract information from the database through indirect means.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential complete database compromise and unauthorized system access. Attackers could leverage this weakness to enumerate database schemas, extract sensitive customer information including personal details and booking records, modify existing data, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The blind injection nature makes detection more challenging for security monitoring systems since the malicious activity doesn't produce obvious error messages that would trigger traditional intrusion detection mechanisms. This vulnerability directly aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre attack framework under the execution and credential access phases, potentially enabling attackers to establish persistent access through database compromise.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The primary fix involves implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements throughout all database interaction points within the amelia application, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into sql command strings. Additionally, comprehensive input validation should be implemented at multiple layers including application-level filtering, web application firewalls, and database-level access controls. Regular security assessments and code reviews should focus on sql query construction patterns to identify potential injection vectors. Organizations should also implement monitoring solutions capable of detecting anomalous database query patterns that might indicate blind sql injection attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in owasp top ten and iso 27001 security standards, emphasizing that proper input handling and output encoding are fundamental requirements for preventing sql injection attacks at all levels of application development and deployment.