CVE-2024-36263 – This CVE describes an SQL injection vulnerabili... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-36263?

CVE-2024-36263 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). This CVE describes an SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Submarine Server Core that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. All versions are affected, but the project is retired and no official fix will be released. Users must either find alternative software or implement strict access controls.

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes an SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Submarine Server Core that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. All versions are affected, but the project is retired and no official fix will be released. Users must either find alternative software or implement strict access controls.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Apache Submarine Server Core

Versions: All versions

Operating Systems: All operating systems running Apache Submarine

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: This vulnerability affects the entire Apache Submarine project which has been retired. No versions are immune.

📦 What is this software?

Submarine by Apache

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⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:

Review the CVE details at NVD
Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete database compromise including data theft, data manipulation, and potential remote code execution through database functions.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized data access, data modification, and potential privilege escalation within the database.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, but SQL injection attempts would still be logged.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - SQL injection vulnerabilities exposed to the internet can be easily discovered and exploited by automated scanners.

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal attackers or compromised internal systems could exploit this, but requires network access to the Submarine Server instance.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: LOW

SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with basic knowledge of SQL and web application testing tools.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: None - project retired

Vendor Advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/8q9kbdg9gk9kpz5p8x6t7q8709l3vrmt

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

No official patch available. The Apache Submarine project is retired and will not receive security updates.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF)

all

Deploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to filter malicious requests before they reach the application.

Database Input Validation

all

Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries at the application layer if source code access is available.

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Immediately restrict network access to only trusted IP addresses and users
Migrate to alternative software as Apache Submarine is retired and unsupported

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if you are running any version of Apache Submarine Server Core. If yes, you are vulnerable.

Check Version:

Check application documentation or deployment configuration for Apache Submarine version information

Verify Fix Applied:

Since no fix is available, verification involves confirming the system is no longer running Apache Submarine or has been properly isolated.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
Multiple failed login attempts with SQL-like syntax in parameters
Unexpected database query patterns

Network Indicators:

HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, INSERT, etc.) in parameters
Abnormal database connection patterns from application servers

SIEM Query:

source="apache_submarine.logs" AND ("SQL syntax" OR "union select" OR "' OR '1'='1" OR "--" OR ";--")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-36263

CVSS v3 Score: 8.1 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-89

Published: June 12, 2024

Last Updated: July 15, 2025

🔗 References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/12/1 Mailing List,Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/submarine/pull/1121 Exploit,Issue Tracking,Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/8q9kbdg9gk9kpz5p8x6t7q8709l3vrmt Mailing List,Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/12/1 Mailing List,Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/submarine/pull/1121 Exploit,Issue Tracking,Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/8q9kbdg9gk9kpz5p8x6t7q8709l3vrmt Mailing List,Vendor Advisory

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