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qiwen-file SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2024-50942

The vulnerability exists in a web application component (qiwen-file), which is typically deployed as a public-facing file management or web service. Such applications are commonly exposed to the internet to facilitate remote file access and management, making the vulnerable endpoint reachable from external networks in standard deployment patterns.

SQL Injection

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

A critical vulnerability has been identified in the qiwen-file component, specifically related to how it handles web requests. This issue could potentially allow unauthorized access and manipulation of data if exploited. The main concern at this stage is to confirm if our environment utilizes this specific component and is therefore exposed.

A data access flaw exists in web software.
Understand its potential impact on our systems.
Confirm relevance and assess potential exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request over the network to the affected component. This would allow them to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access to and modification of sensitive data.

No special access required.
Crafted network request to the component.
Unauthorized data access and modification.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A SQL injection vulnerability in the `/mapper/NoticeMapper.xml` component of qiwen-file could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands. When supported by the advisory's context, this could potentially lead to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of database content.

Database content could be affected.
Network access to the vulnerable component.
Unauthorized data manipulation or disclosure.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The real-world ownership of this SQL injection vulnerability likely falls to the application owners or platform teams responsible for the `qiwen-file` service. The first practical step is to inventory all `qiwen-file` deployments, confirm their network exposure and business criticality, and then identify the specific teams accountable for each instance to prioritize and plan remediation activities.

Application owners or platform teams.
Verify network exposure and business criticality.
Plan targeted remediation based on risk.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is qiwen-file?

qiwen-file is a software solution designed for file management and cloud storage services. Organizations use this platform to enable users to upload, store, share, and organize digital documents and media across networked environments, often providing a centralized web interface for managing these assets.

What does SQL injection mean for CVE-2024-50942?

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-89, or Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. It means the application fails to properly filter user input before using it in database queries. Because of this, an attacker can manipulate those queries to interact directly with the underlying database, potentially accessing, changing, or deleting information they should not be able to reach.

How can an attacker trigger this vulnerability?

An attacker exploits this by sending a specifically crafted network request to the NoticeMapper.xml component of the application. The vulnerability is triggered by the input within that request being processed by the database. It does not require prior authentication, meaning a user does not need an account or special permissions to attempt the attack, provided they can reach the component over the network.

Is my environment at risk from CVE-2024-50942?

Halo Surface Signal indicates that qiwen-file is typically deployed as a public-facing web service to allow remote file access. If your instance is accessible from the internet, it is reachable by external actors. You should prioritize checking any deployments that are configured to be internet-facing, as these represent a more immediate path for potential unauthorized interaction.

What steps should I take if I use qiwen-file?

Start by performing a comprehensive inventory of all qiwen-file deployments within your infrastructure to identify where the software is running. Once mapped, confirm the network accessibility and business criticality of each instance. Finally, coordinate with the responsible application or platform teams to assess the risk, verify the current version, and prepare for necessary updates or configuration changes.

References

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.