CVE-2024-44065
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-44065 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Cloudlog v2.6.15 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the qsoresults parameter. This affects all Cloudlog installations running the vulnerable version, potentially exposing sensitive database information.
💻 Affected Systems
- Cloudlog
📦 What is this software?
Cloudlog by Magicbug
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including extraction of all stored data, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution if database permissions allow.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of sensitive amateur radio logs, user credentials, and configuration data leading to privacy violations and system compromise.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure if input validation and parameterized queries are implemented, with minimal impact on system integrity.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authentication to access the /index.php/logbookadvanced/search endpoint, but SQL injection payloads are straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: v2.6.16 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/magicbug/Cloudlog
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your Cloudlog installation and database. 2. Download the latest version from GitHub. 3. Replace vulnerable files with patched versions. 4. Verify the fix by testing the vulnerable endpoint.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize the qsoresults parameter before processing
Modify /application/controllers/Logbookadvanced.php to add parameter validation
WAF Rule
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rule: deny requests containing SQL keywords in qsoresults parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to the /index.php/logbookadvanced/search endpoint using network ACLs or authentication requirements
- Implement database query logging and monitoring to detect injection attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the endpoint with SQL injection payloads like: /index.php/logbookadvanced/search?qsoresults=1' AND SLEEP(5)--Check Version:
Check Cloudlog version in /application/config/version.php or admin interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt the same SQL injection test after patching; should return normal response without delay📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by access to search endpoint
- Requests containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, SLEEP in qsoresults parameter
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /index.php/logbookadvanced/search
- Multiple similar requests with varying qsoresults parameters
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri_path="/index.php/logbookadvanced/search" AND (query_string="*qsoresults=*SLEEP*" OR query_string="*qsoresults=*UNION*" OR query_string="*qsoresults=*SELECT*")