CVE-2023-1765
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Akbim Computer Panon allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. It affects all Panon installations before version 1.0.2, potentially compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
💻 Affected Systems
- Akbim Computer Panon
📦 What is this software?
Panon by Akbim
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution on the underlying server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential privilege escalation within the application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with basic web security testing tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.2
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0193
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Panon version 1.0.2 or later from the vendor. 2. Backup current installation and database. 3. Stop the Panon service. 4. Install the updated version. 5. Restart the Panon service. 6. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Database Permissions Restriction
allLimit database user permissions to only necessary operations (SELECT, INSERT, etc.) and remove administrative privileges.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in application code
- Isolate the vulnerable system behind a firewall with strict access controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Panon version in administration interface or configuration files. If version is below 1.0.2, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check application configuration or admin panel for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Panon version is 1.0.2 or higher and test SQL injection payloads return error messages rather than executing.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL-like syntax
- Unexpected database queries
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, DROP, etc.)
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="panon_logs" AND ("sql" OR "syntax" OR "union" OR "select" OR "drop")