Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (CWE-89)
Property Management System from ChanGate has a SQL Injection vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands to read, modify, and delete database contents.
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected system. The potential impacts are severe: 1. Data Breach: Attackers can read sensitive information from the database, potentially exposing customer data, financial information, or other confidential records. 2. Data Manipulation: The ability to modify database contents could lead to the alteration of critical business data, potentially affecting the integrity of financial records, reservation details, or other important information. 3. Data Loss: Attackers can delete database contents, potentially causing significant operational disruptions and data loss. 4. Privilege Escalation: Depending on the database configuration, attackers might be able to elevate their privileges within the system. 5. System Compromise: In some cases, SQL injection can lead to broader system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to execute commands on the underlying operating system.
There is no evidence that a public proof-of-concept exists. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.
As of the vulnerability publication date (October 15, 2024), there is no information provided about an available patch. The security team should monitor ChanGate's official channels for any security updates or patches related to this vulnerability.
While waiting for an official patch, consider implementing the following mitigation strategies: 1. Input Validation: Implement strict input validation and sanitization for all user inputs that interact with the database. 2. Parameterized Queries: Use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of concatenating user input directly into SQL queries. 3. Least Privilege: Ensure that the database user used by the application has the minimum necessary privileges. 4. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts. 5. Network Segmentation: Isolate the Property Management System from untrusted networks as much as possible. 6. Regular Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. 7. Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Implement logging and monitoring to detect any unusual database queries or activities that could indicate exploitation attempts.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-9972
A CVSS base score of 9.8 has been assigned.
Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-9972. See article
Feedly estimated the CVSS score as HIGH
EPSS Score was set to: 0.09% (Percentile: 39.8%)