External risk intelligence

Website Template SQL Injection Vulnerability.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.2)

CVE-2024-3373

A vulnerability in a website template may allow attackers to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access to or manipulation of data. This impacts organizations using the affected template by posing a risk to sensitive information.

4Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2024-3373

The vulnerability affects a website template, which is a component typically deployed as part of a public-facing web application. Since web templates are designed to render content for site visitors, the vulnerable code is commonly accessible via the internet as part of the application's external web presence.

PCI scan relevance

PCI Relevance for CVE-2024-3373

Yes

CVE-2024-3373 — Halo PCI Relevance: Yes. Under typical PCI ASV external scan criteria, this issue may be flagged for scan prioritization.

This SQL injection vulnerability is relevant to PCI scans as it could allow an attacker to bypass authentication or access sensitive data, potentially leading to a scan failure.

Scan-prioritization guidance only—not a PCI DSS certification or ASV attestation.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A vulnerability exists within the RSM Design Website Template that could allow for SQL injection. This flaw is found in the way special elements are handled within SQL commands. The potential impact includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and manipulation of database information.

  • Vulnerable website template component
  • Improper SQL command neutralization
  • Unauthorized data access and manipulation

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands into a website template. This could lead to unauthorized access to or manipulation of sensitive data stored within the template's associated database. The attack path involves an attacker exploiting a weakness in how the template processes special characters within SQL queries.

  • Exposure condition: Publicly accessible website template.
  • Attacker starting point: Network.
  • Trigger and result: SQL injection leading to data compromise.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This vulnerability involves improper handling of specific elements within SQL commands, known as SQL injection. Attackers can leverage this to manipulate database queries. The potential impact includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and modification of database content. Addressing this vulnerability is important due to the nature of the potential compromise.

  • Attacker skill level: Low
  • Access required: Network access
  • Business risk: High, treat as urgent

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability may allow attackers to inject malicious SQL commands into the website template, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of data. Organizations should prioritize identifying and securing all instances of the affected website template.

  • Find affected website templates.
  • Isolate exposed templates.
  • Apply vendor fix and verify.
  • Monitor for related issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is the RSM Design Website Template and what is it used for?

The RSM Design Website Template is a software component used to build and design websites. It helps create the visual layout and user interface for web pages, enabling businesses and individuals to present information online.

What kind of weakness is CVE-2024-3373 and how does it affect the template?

CVE-2024-3373 is an SQL Injection vulnerability. This means it stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, allowing attackers to insert malicious SQL code into the template's database queries, potentially compromising data.

What actions by an attacker trigger this vulnerability?

An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input through the website template that interacts with the database. The vulnerability is not triggered if the template is not actively processing user input that is used in SQL commands.

Who should be concerned about this vulnerability based on its exposure?

Organizations running publicly accessible websites that utilize the affected RSM Design Website Template should be concerned. The Halo Surface Signal indicates this is likely an external-facing vulnerability, meaning it could be accessible over the internet.

What are the first steps to respond to this CVE?

The initial steps involve identifying all instances of the affected RSM Design Website Template within your environment. After identification, isolate any exposed templates and prioritize applying the vendor's fix, followed by verification and monitoring for related issues.

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