CVE-2024-11739: Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in Case ERP
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been discovered in Case ERP, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and compromise sensitive data.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2024-11739
- Description: An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability exists in Case Informatics Case ERP, allowing for SQL Injection attacks. This affects versions prior to V2.0.1.
- CVSS Score: 9.8 (Critical)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CVSS Vector Explanation: This CVSS vector indicates a critical severity. It's remotely exploitable (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L) and requires no privileges (PR:N) or user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability allows a complete compromise of confidentiality (C:H), integrity (I:H), and availability (A:H) of the system.
- Exploit Requirements: No authentication is required. An attacker can remotely send specially crafted requests to the application to inject malicious SQL commands.
- Affected Vendor: Case Informatics
- Affected Product: Case ERP
- Affected Version: Versions prior to V2.0.1
- CWE: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
- CWE Explanation: SQL injection occurs when user-supplied input is improperly included in an SQL query. This allows an attacker to manipulate the query and potentially read, modify, or delete data from the database.
Timeline of Events
- 2024-11-XX: Vulnerability Discovered
- 2025-06-27: CVE Assigned and Publicly Disclosed
Exploitability & Real-World Risk
This SQL injection vulnerability presents a significant risk. Case ERP is likely used by various organizations to manage their data. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to steal sensitive customer data, financial records, or other confidential information. The ease of exploitation (no authentication required) makes it a prime target for automated attacks.
Recommendations
- Immediate Update: Upgrade Case ERP to version V2.0.1 or later to patch this vulnerability.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF with rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
- Input Validation: Review and improve input validation routines to ensure that user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being used in SQL queries.
- Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure that database users have only the necessary permissions to perform their tasks.
Technical Insight
SQL injection vulnerabilities typically arise when application developers concatenate user input directly into SQL queries without proper sanitization. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that alters the intended query logic.
Credit to Researcher(s)
This vulnerability was reported to USOM.
References
Tags
#SQLInjection #CVE-2024-11739 #CaseERP #Vulnerability #DataBreach #Cybersecurity
Summary: A critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-11739) has been identified in Case ERP, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Upgrade to version V2.0.1 immediately to mitigate the risk.
CVE ID: CVE-2024-11739
Risk Analysis: Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data modification, or complete system compromise. This can result in financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities.
Recommendation: Upgrade Case ERP to version V2.0.1 or later. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and improve input validation routines.
Timeline
- 2024-11-XX: Vulnerability Discovered
- 2025-06-27: CVE Assigned and Publicly Disclosed