CVE-2024-25523
📋 TL;DR
RuvarOA versions 6.01 and 12.01 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the file_id parameter at /filemanage/file_memo.aspx. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. Organizations using these 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, authentication bypass, or remote code execution via database functions.
Likely Case
Database information disclosure, data manipulation, and potential privilege escalation within the application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection via file_id parameter requires authentication but is straightforward to exploit once authenticated.
🛠️ 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 or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement server-side input validation to sanitize the file_id parameter
Implement parameterized queries or stored procedures in the application code
WAF Rule
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Configure WAF to detect and block SQL injection attempts on /filemanage/file_memo.aspx
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict network access to RuvarOA application to trusted IP addresses only
- Implement database user with minimal required permissions (principle of least privilege)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /filemanage/file_memo.aspx endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the file_id parameterCheck Version:
Check RuvarOA version in application interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer execute and return error messages📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by file_memo.aspx access
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP POST parameters to /filemanage/file_memo.aspx
- Unusual database query patterns
SIEM Query:
source="ruvaroa_logs" AND (url="/filemanage/file_memo.aspx" AND (param="file_id" AND value CONTAINS "UNION" OR value CONTAINS "SELECT" OR value CONTAINS "--"))