CVE-2024-25511
📋 TL;DR
RuvarOA versions 6.01 and 12.01 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the id parameter at /AddressBook/address_public_new.aspx. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. Organizations using these vulnerable RuvarOA versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- RuvarOA
📦 What is this software?
Ruvaroa by Ruvar
Ruvaroa by Ruvar
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the underlying server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive address book data, extraction of user credentials, and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited data exposure if database permissions are properly restricted and input validation is enforced at other layers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public proof-of-concept demonstrates exploitation. SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized due to their impact and ease of exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available from the vendor, or implement workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Input Validation Filter
allImplement server-side input validation to sanitize the id parameter before processing.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to the RuvarOA application using firewall rules to limit exposure.
- Implement database user permissions with least privilege to minimize potential damage from SQL injection.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /AddressBook/address_public_new.aspx endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the id parameter and observe database errors or unexpected behavior.Check Version:
Check the RuvarOA application version through the web interface or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer execute and that proper input validation is in place.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple requests to /AddressBook/address_public_new.aspx with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in the id parameter
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/AddressBook/address_public_new.aspx" AND (query="*SELECT*" OR query="*UNION*" OR query="*OR*1=1*")