CVE-2023-48118
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Quest Analytics IQCRM allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted requests to the Common.svc WSDL page. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content, and in worst cases execute arbitrary code on the server. Organizations running vulnerable versions of IQCRM are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Quest Analytics IQCRM
📦 What is this software?
Iqcrm by Quest Analytics
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise including data exfiltration, data destruction, ransomware deployment, and persistent backdoor installation leading to business disruption and regulatory penalties.
Likely Case
Data theft or manipulation of CRM data, potential privilege escalation within the application, and possible lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited to attempted exploitation attempts that are blocked by WAFs or other security controls, with no successful compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Proof of concept is publicly available on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.quest-analytics.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Contact Quest Analytics support for patch availability. 2. If patch is available, download from vendor portal. 3. Apply patch following vendor instructions. 4. Test application functionality post-patch.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy Web Application Firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting Common.svc
Network Segmentation
allRestrict access to IQCRM application to only authorized internal networks
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries at the application level
- Deploy network-level controls to restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test for SQL injection vulnerabilities in Common.svc WSDL endpoint using safe testing methods or review application logs for injection attempts.Check Version:
Check IQCRM application version through administrative interface or application metadataVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts against Common.svc endpoint are properly rejected and no longer execute arbitrary SQL commands.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL syntax in requests
- Requests to Common.svc with SQL keywords in parameters
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound database connections from application server
- SQL error messages in HTTP responses
SIEM Query:
source="iqcrm_logs" AND ("Common.svc" AND ("SELECT", "UNION", "INSERT", "DELETE", "DROP", "OR 1=1"))🔗 References
- https://github.com/el-dud3rino/CVE-Disclosures/blob/main/Quest%20Analytics%20IQCRM/Proof%20of%20Concept
- https://github.com/el-dud3rino/CVE-Disclosures/blob/main/README.md
- https://www.quest-analytics.com/
- https://github.com/el-dud3rino/CVE-Disclosures/blob/main/Quest%20Analytics%20IQCRM/Proof%20of%20Concept
- https://github.com/el-dud3rino/CVE-Disclosures/blob/main/README.md
- https://www.quest-analytics.com/
