CVE-2024-10134
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in ESAFENET CDG 5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'servername' parameter in the connectLogout function. Organizations using ESAFENET CDG 5 are affected, potentially exposing database contents and system control.
💻 Affected Systems
- ESAFENET CDG
📦 What is this software?
Cdg by Esafenet
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the underlying server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized database access, data exfiltration, and potential authentication bypass affecting system integrity.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and network segmentation in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details have been publicly disclosed, making weaponization likely. The SQL injection is straightforward to exploit.
🛠️ 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 alternative solutions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the /com/esafenet/servlet/ajax/MultiServerAjax.java endpoint
Network Segmentation
allRestrict access to ESAFENET CDG 5 instances to only trusted networks and IP addresses
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from internet access and restrict internal network access
- Implement database-level protections including least privilege access and query logging
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if ESAFENET CDG 5 is installed and accessible. Attempt to access /com/esafenet/servlet/ajax/MultiServerAjax.java with SQL injection payloads in servername parameter.Check Version:
Check application documentation or interface for version information. Typically found in admin panels or about pages.Verify Fix Applied:
Test the vulnerable endpoint with SQL injection payloads to confirm they are properly sanitized or blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts or unusual parameter values in application logs
- Requests to /com/esafenet/servlet/ajax/MultiServerAjax.java with suspicious servername parameters
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound database connections from application server
- SQL error messages in HTTP responses
SIEM Query:
source="application_logs" AND uri="/com/esafenet/servlet/ajax/MultiServerAjax.java" AND (param="servername" AND value MATCH "[';]|UNION|SELECT|INSERT|UPDATE|DELETE|DROP|CREATE")