CVE-2023-26572
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks against IDAttend's IDWeb application. Attackers can extract or modify all data in the database without needing credentials. Organizations using IDWeb version 3.1.052 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- IDAttend IDWeb
📦 What is this software?
Idweb by Idattend
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive attendee data, authentication credentials, and system configuration. Attackers could modify or delete all data, potentially rendering the system unusable.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive attendee information, potentially including personal identifiable information (PII). Attackers may also gain administrative access to the system.
If Mitigated
Limited to attempted attacks that are blocked by network controls or WAF rules, with no actual data compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and this one requires no authentication, making it particularly dangerous.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.1.053 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2023-26572
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest version from IDAttend vendor portal. 2. Backup current installation and database. 3. Install the update following vendor instructions. 4. Restart the IDWeb service. 5. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block exploitation attempts
Network Segmentation
allRestrict access to IDWeb application to only authorized internal networks
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in the application code
- Deploy network-level controls to restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the application version in the admin interface or configuration files. If version is 3.1.052 or earlier, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check the application's admin panel or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the application version shows 3.1.053 or later. Test the GetExcursionList endpoint with SQL injection payloads to confirm they are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL errors
- Requests to GetExcursionList with SQL keywords
Network Indicators:
- Unusual database connection patterns
- SQL error messages in HTTP responses
- Requests containing SQL injection payloads
SIEM Query:
source="idweb.log" AND ("GetExcursionList" AND ("UNION" OR "SELECT" OR "INSERT" OR "DELETE" OR "--" OR "' OR '1'='1"))