CVE-2024-29727
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in SportsNET version 4.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries through the sendParticipationRemember endpoint. Attackers can retrieve, modify, or delete all database information. Organizations using SportsNET 4.0.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SportsNET
📦 What is this software?
Sportsnet by Sportsnet
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, and potential system takeover via database server escalation.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive information and unauthorized data modification.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage scope.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited with readily available tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-sportsnet
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor for updated version. 2. If patch available, apply following vendor instructions. 3. Test functionality after patching.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement strict input validation for the 'send' parameter to reject SQL special characters.
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection rules to block malicious requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the SportsNET system from internet access and restrict to internal network only.
- Implement database access controls to limit application account permissions to minimum required.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the endpoint /app/ax/sendParticipationRemember/ with SQL injection payloads in the 'send' parameter.Check Version:
Check SportsNET version in application interface or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Retest with SQL injection payloads after implementing fixes to confirm they are blocked.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple rapid requests to vulnerable endpoint with SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, etc.) in parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*sendParticipationRemember*" AND (param="*SELECT*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*OR 1=1*"))