CVE-2024-35056

NASA AIT-Core v2.5.2 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the query_packets and insert functions

Critical · published May 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities lurk in NASA AIT-Core v2.5.2, waiting for just the right query to kick off chaos! 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where customers can order anything they want, even items that aren't on the menu — that’s how these SQL injections allow attackers to manipulate the database with a simple, malicious order. If the kitchen staff isn't careful about what ingredients they accept, they could serve up dangerous dishes! An attacker could exploit these SQL injection vulnerabilities to access sensitive data, alter or delete records, and potentially wreak havoc on the entire system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization reliant on this software, exposing private data and tearing down security measures.

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where customers can order anything they want, even items that aren't on the menu — that’s how these SQL injections allow attackers to manipulate the database with a simple, malicious order. If the kitchen staff isn't careful about what ingredients they accept, they could serve up dangerous dishes! This vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the 'query_packets' and 'insert' functions, allowing them to manipulate the database without proper authorization.

What to do

An attacker could exploit these SQL injection vulnerabilities to access sensitive data, alter or delete records, and potentially wreak havoc on the entire system. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for any organization reliant on this software, exposing private data and tearing down security measures. Immediate steps include patching to version 2.5.3 of NASA AIT-Core to eliminate these vulnerabilities. Additionally, review input validation processes to ensure that only safe SQL queries are processed and implement prepared statements to defend against future injection attempts. This is fixable! Activate your security hero status by following these steps, and you'll have this system locked down in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00608 · 48.4th percentile
Published
2024-05-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAY 00:00Z
    NASA AIT-Core v2.5.2 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the query_packets and insert functions
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