External risk intelligence

AiOPMSD Final SQL Injection Vulnerability Affecting Data Extraction

CVE advisorySeverity: HIGH (CVSS 8.8)

CVE-2018-25414

A vulnerability in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information through SQL injection. This could lead to unauthorized access to usernames, database names, and system details, posing a business risk.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2018-25414

The vulnerability exists in a web application accessible via HTTP GET requests to a specific PHP file. Because this is a web-based interface requiring no authentication to reach the vulnerable parameter, it is commonly deployed as a network-accessible service, making internet exposure or internal network exposure highly probable in typical deployments.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

The AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 software contains a flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious code. This injection can lead to the execution of unauthorized SQL queries. Such actions could result in the unauthorized access and potential extraction of sensitive database information. This creates a significant business risk due to potential data breaches.

  • Vulnerable component: AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0
  • Core weakness: SQL injection via actor parameter
  • Main business impact: Sensitive data exposure

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An SQL injection vulnerability exists in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries. Attackers can exploit this by sending GET requests to `actor.php` with malicious code in the `actor` parameter. This can lead to the extraction of sensitive database information, such as usernames, database names, and version details.

  • Exposed via network.
  • Attacker sends malicious GET request.
  • Attacker gains database control.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

The described vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its ease of exploitation and potential for data compromise. Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious SQL code through a web application's parameter, enabling them to access sensitive information within the database. This could lead to unauthorized data exfiltration, impacting the confidentiality of business information.

  • Likely attacker skill level: Low
  • Required access or conditions: Network access
  • Business risk or urgency: High

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries through a specific parameter. Attackers can exploit this to extract sensitive database information. The potential impact includes unauthorized access to user data and system details.

  • Find affected assets.
  • Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
  • Fix, verify, and monitor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary software component affected by CVE-2018-25414, and what is its version?

The software component affected by CVE-2018-25414 is AiOPMSD Final, specifically version 1.0.0.

What type of vulnerability is present in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0, and how is it triggered?

AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that is triggered when attackers send GET requests to actor.php and inject malicious SQL code through the actor parameter.

What is the potential impact of exploiting the SQL injection in AiOPMSD Final 1.0.0?

Exploiting this SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries, potentially leading to the extraction of sensitive database information such as usernames, database names, and version details.

How does Halo Surface Signal assess the relevance of CVE-2018-25414?

Halo Surface Signal assesses CVE-2018-25414 as 'Likely' due to its existence in a web application accessible via HTTP GET requests to a PHP file. This makes internet or internal network exposure highly probable in common deployments.

What are the recommended practical steps to address the AiOPMSD Final SQL injection vulnerability?

To address this vulnerability, it is recommended to identify affected assets, reduce exposure by isolating the risk, and then proceed with fixing the issue, verifying the remediation, and continuously monitoring the system.

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