High · published December 16, 2025
⚡ An admin user can turn your FreePBX into their playground with a simple SQL injection. This gives them the power to dig through your database and execute commands with root privileges! 🔥 Think of your FreePBX as a restaurant with a secret kitchen. An administrator walking in through the back door can not only see the recipes but can also make changes to the menu without anyone noticing! This SQL injection vulnerability means an attacker could extract sensitive information from your database and run malicious code as the `asterisk` user. Even worse, they could escalate their access to root privileges, potentially compromising your entire system! This could lead to data breaches and severe operational disruptions.
Think of your FreePBX as a restaurant with a secret kitchen. An administrator walking in through the back door can not only see the recipes but can also make changes to the menu without anyone noticing! Versions prior to 16.0.5 and 17.0.5 of the FreePBX tts module are vulnerable to SQL injection, allowing authenticated admin users to manipulate database queries and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
This SQL injection vulnerability means an attacker could extract sensitive information from your database and run malicious code as the `asterisk` user. Even worse, they could escalate their access to root privileges, potentially compromising your entire system! This could lead to data breaches and severe operational disruptions. Upgrade your FreePBX installation to version 16.0.5 or 17.0.5 immediately to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your access control policies to ensure only necessary personnel have admin rights. Regularly audit your applications for similar vulnerabilities to bolster security. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your FreePBX secured and your system back on track in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| sangoma/freepbx | ≥ 16.0, < 16.0.5 | 16.0.5 |
| sangoma/freepbx | ≥ 17.0, < 17.0.5 | 17.0.5 |