CVE-2026-86595 in enVision
Summary
by MITRE • 09/28/2026
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in Iron Mountain Archiving Services Inc. EnVision allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects enVision: before 260655.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/28/2026
The identified security flaw represents a classic instance of improper neutralization of special elements within an SQL command, commonly referred to as SQL injection. This vulnerability exists within Iron Mountain Archiving Services Inc.'s EnVision software, specifically in versions prior to build 260655. The core technical issue stems from the application's failure to adequately sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically constructed database queries. When an attacker provides maliciously crafted data containing SQL syntax elements such as single quotes, semicolons, or comment markers, the backend database engine interprets these characters not merely as literal string values but as executable code instructions. This breakdown in input validation allows the attacker to alter the logic of the original query, effectively bypassing authentication mechanisms, extracting sensitive data from underlying tables, modifying existing records, or potentially executing administrative operations on the database server depending on the privileges assigned to the application's database account.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns directly with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-89, which covers Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. The operational impact is severe because EnVision typically handles critical archival data and compliance-related information for enterprise clients. A successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential business records, intellectual property theft, or the alteration of audit trails that are essential for regulatory compliance. Furthermore, if the database service runs with elevated privileges on the host operating system, an attacker might leverage this SQL injection vector to execute arbitrary commands at the OS level, thereby gaining full control over the server infrastructure hosting the EnVision application. This escalation path transforms a data-centric vulnerability into a complete system compromise scenario.
The attack mechanism typically involves identifying input fields that interact with the database backend, such as login forms, search parameters, or URL query strings containing user identifiers. By injecting payloads designed to manipulate boolean logic or extract information via error-based techniques, an attacker can probe the structure of the underlying schema and exfiltrate data row by row. This process does not require physical access to the server but relies on network connectivity to the application interface. The lack of parameterized queries or prepared statements in the affected codebase is a primary contributing factor, as these development practices are designed specifically to separate SQL logic from user input, thereby preventing interpretation of injected characters as executable commands.
Mitigation strategies must focus primarily on upgrading the EnVision software to version 260655 or later, where this specific vulnerability has been addressed by Iron Mountain Archiving Services Inc. In addition to patching, organizations should implement defense-in-depth measures such as Web Application Firewalls configured with rulesets capable of detecting and blocking common SQL injection patterns. Input validation should be enforced at both the client and server sides using allow-lists that restrict acceptable characters for each input field. Furthermore, adhering to the principle of least privilege ensures that even if an injection occurs, the database account used by the application lacks permissions to perform dangerous operations such as file system access or network connections from within the SQL environment. Regular security assessments and code reviews focusing on data handling practices are essential to prevent similar weaknesses in future development cycles. This incident underscores the importance of rigorous input sanitization protocols in enterprise archival solutions that process high volumes of sensitive user-generated content.