Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
A vulnerability has been identified in openDCIM software that allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands by injecting malicious SQL code. This issue arises from the software's handling of user input within its configuration update parameters, where it directly inserts data into SQL queries without proper sanitization. The primary concern is to confirm if our environment utilizes this specific software and, if so, to understand our exposure.
- Stored data can be manipulated by authenticated users.
- Critical for data center management systems.
- Confirm relevance and potential exposure to this vulnerability.
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
An attacker with existing authenticated access to openDCIM can exploit a vulnerability in the configuration update feature. By providing specially crafted input to the `UpdateParameter` function through the `install.php` or `container-install.php` scripts, an attacker can manipulate SQL queries. This manipulation allows them to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data.
- Requires authenticated access.
- Triggered by manipulating configuration settings.
- Risk of arbitrary SQL command execution.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
An authenticated user with access to openDCIM could execute arbitrary SQL statements against the underlying database when supported by the advisory. This occurs because the application passes user-supplied input directly into SQL statements without proper sanitation or the use of prepared statements.
- Database integrity and availability.
- Malicious SQL queries executed.
- Unauthorized data access or modification.
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
The application owner is responsible for managing openDCIM, but the infrastructure or platform team likely controls its deployment and network exposure. The first practical step is to identify all instances of openDCIM, determine their reachability and criticality, and then engage the accountable owner to plan remediation, which may involve vendor coordination or other risk reduction strategies.
- Application owners should own the issue.
- Verify reachability and business criticality.
- Plan remediation based on identified risk.
