CVE-2023-6173
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in TeoSOFT Software TeoBASE allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through unvalidated user input. All TeoBASE installations through version 27032024 are affected. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts.
💻 Affected Systems
- TeoSOFT Software TeoBASE
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, data exfiltration, and potential privilege escalation within the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permission restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities typically have low exploitation complexity. No public exploit code identified, but SQLi is trivial to weaponize.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available - vendor did not respond to disclosure
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or discontinuing use of vulnerable software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules to block malicious SQL payloads
Database Permission Restrictions
allLimit database user permissions to minimum required operations
-- Example SQL: REVOKE DROP, CREATE, ALTER FROM [username];
-- Example SQL: DENY EXECUTE ON xp_cmdshell TO [username];
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate TeoBASE system from internet and restrict network access to authorized users only
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in application code
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test for SQL injection using safe payloads like ' OR '1'='1 in input fields, or check version against affected rangeCheck Version:
Check TeoBASE version through application interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify input validation is implemented and parameterized queries are used, retest with SQL injection payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL-like patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound database connections
- Large data transfers from database server
SIEM Query:
source="teobase_logs" AND (message="*sql*" OR message="*select*" OR message="*union*" OR message="*or 1=1*")