CVE-2024-0637
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Centreon's updateDirectory function allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to remote code execution. Affected installations of Centreon monitoring software are vulnerable if attackers have valid credentials. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in SQL query construction.
💻 Affected Systems
- Centreon
📦 What is this software?
Centreon Web by Centreon
Centreon Web by Centreon
Centreon Web by Centreon
Centreon Web by Centreon
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining service account privileges, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Database compromise, sensitive information disclosure, and potential privilege escalation within the Centreon application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and least privilege service accounts.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are well-understood and easily weaponized, though authentication requirement adds a barrier.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Centreon security advisories for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.centreon.com/en/security/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current Centreon version
2. Apply latest security updates via package manager
3. Restart Centreon services
4. Verify patch application
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement strict input validation for directory parameters to reject SQL special characters
Implement application-level input validation in updateDirectory function
WAF Rule
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Configure WAF to detect and block SQL injection attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate Centreon servers
- Enforce strong authentication policies and monitor for suspicious login attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Centreon version against security advisory; test with authorized SQL injection testing toolsCheck Version:
centreon -v or check Centreon web interface version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Centreon version is updated to patched version; test SQL injection attempts are properly blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by SQL errors
- Suspicious directory parameter values in web logs
Network Indicators:
- SQL error messages in HTTP responses
- Unusual database connection patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="centreon.log" AND ("SQL" OR "syntax" OR "updateDirectory")