CVE-2026-95593 in Ultimeter Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/23/2026
Editor SQL Injection in Ultimeter <= 3.0.8 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/23/2026
The vulnerability identified as an Editor SQL Injection in versions of the Ultimeter network monitoring software up to and including version 3.0.8 represents a critical security flaw within the application's web-based management interface. This specific weakness arises from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input when interacting with the backend database through Structured Query Language statements. The vulnerability is primarily located in the editor component, which allows administrators or authorized users to modify configuration parameters, device definitions, and monitoring rules. When a malicious actor provides specially crafted input containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, semicolons, or comment sequences within these fields, the application fails to properly validate or escape this data before incorporating it into database queries. This lack of proper input validation allows the injected code to be interpreted by the underlying Database Management System rather than being treated as literal text, thereby altering the intended logic of the query.
From a technical perspective, this flaw aligns with Common Weakness Enumeration identifier CWE-89, which describes Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, commonly known as SQL Injection. The attack vector typically involves manipulating HTTP POST or GET parameters associated with editing existing entries or creating new ones within the Ultimeter console. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker can bypass authentication mechanisms if login credentials are retrieved via union-based injection techniques, or they may directly extract sensitive data stored in the database such as user passwords, network topology details, and configuration secrets. In more severe scenarios involving databases with file system access privileges like MySQL on Windows or certain configurations of PostgreSQL, this vulnerability could potentially be leveraged to execute operating system commands through functions such as INTO OUTFILE or xp_cmdshell, leading to a complete compromise of the host server running the monitoring software.
The operational impact of this SQL injection is significant for organizations relying on Ultimeter for infrastructure visibility and security monitoring. Since network monitoring tools often possess deep insights into the internal network architecture, including IP addresses, device types, open ports, and service versions, an attacker gaining access to this data can perform detailed reconnaissance to plan further attacks against other systems within the enterprise perimeter. Furthermore, if the database credentials used by Ultimeter have elevated privileges or are shared across multiple services, the compromise of one system could lead to a broader lateral movement scenario. The ability to modify configuration settings via injection also poses an integrity risk, allowing attackers to disable specific monitoring rules, hide malicious activities from detection systems, or redirect network traffic for interception purposes. This undermines the fundamental purpose of deploying a security and performance monitoring solution, effectively turning it into a liability rather than an asset.
Mitigation strategies must address both immediate remediation and long-term defensive posture improvements. The primary and most effective mitigation is to upgrade Ultimeter to version 3.0.9 or later, where this specific input validation flaw has been patched by the vendor through improved parameterized query implementation and stricter type checking on editor fields. For environments where immediate patching is not feasible due to operational constraints, temporary mitigations include restricting access to the web management interface using firewalls or VPNs so that only trusted administrative IP addresses can reach it. Additionally, deploying a Web Application Firewall with rules specifically tuned to detect SQL injection patterns in POST parameters related to editing functions may provide an additional layer of defense by blocking malicious payloads before they reach the application logic. It is also recommended to enforce least-privilege principles for database accounts used by the Ultimeter service, ensuring that even if successful exploitation occurs, the attacker cannot perform destructive actions or access unrelated sensitive data outside the scope of the monitoring tool. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on input validation practices are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future updates or custom integrations.