CVE-2023-1064
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Uzay Baskul Weighbridge Automation Software allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all versions before 1.1, potentially compromising weighbridge systems used in industrial weighing operations.
💻 Affected Systems
- Uzay Baskul Weighbridge Automation Software
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, manipulation of weighing records, system takeover, and potential physical safety risks if weighbridge controls are affected.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration including sensitive business information, manipulation of weighing transactions, and potential financial fraud through altered weight records.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only error messages or limited data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with basic tools like sqlmap. The CVE description suggests improper input neutralization, indicating classic SQLi.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0115
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download version 1.1 from official vendor sources. 2. Backup current configuration and data. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the application and verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation at Application Layer
allImplement strict input validation to reject SQL special characters in user inputs
Database Permission Reduction
allLimit database user permissions to only necessary operations (SELECT, INSERT) rather than full admin rights
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the weighbridge system on a separate network segment with strict firewall rules
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check software version in application interface or configuration files. If version is below 1.1, system is vulnerable.
Check Version:
Check application 'About' section or configuration files for version information
Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 1.1 or higher in application interface and test SQL injection attempts are properly blocked.
📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL syntax
- Unexpected database queries
Network Indicators:
- SQL syntax in HTTP POST/GET parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
- Requests with SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.)
SIEM Query:
source="weighbridge_logs" AND ("SQL" OR "syntax" OR "union" OR "select")