CVE-2016-6566
📋 TL;DR
This is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Sungard eTRAKiT3 software that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. It affects version 3.2.1.17 and potentially other versions of the eTRAKiT3 platform. Organizations using this software for case management are at risk of data breaches and system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Sungard eTRAKiT3
📦 What is this software?
Etrakit3 by Sungardas
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution on the database server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive case management data, extraction of personally identifiable information, and potential privilege escalation within the application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and network segmentation preventing database access.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection via POST parameter requires minimal technical skill. Public exploit details available in security advisories.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Contact Sungard for patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/846103
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact Sungard for the latest patched version of eTRAKiT3
2. Apply the vendor-provided patch
3. Restart the eTRAKiT3 application services
4. Test functionality after patching
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious payloads
Input Validation Filter
allImplement input validation to reject suspicious characters in the ucLogin_txtLoginId_ClientStat parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the eTRAKiT3 server in a segmented network zone with strict access controls
- Implement database-level protections including least privilege accounts and query logging
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by sending a crafted POST request to the login endpoint with SQL injection payload in ucLogin_txtLoginId_ClientStat parameterCheck Version:
Check eTRAKiT3 version in application interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the patch prevents SQL injection by testing with the same payloads that previously worked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL syntax in parameters
- Database query logs showing unexpected SQL commands
Network Indicators:
- POST requests to login endpoint containing SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns from application server
SIEM Query:
source="eTRAKiT3" AND (message="SQL" OR message="syntax" OR parameter="*SELECT*" OR parameter="*UNION*")