CVE-2024-50942

9.8 CRITICAL

📋 TL;DR

This SQL injection vulnerability in qiwen-file v1.4.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the NoticeMapper.xml component. This could lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. All users running the vulnerable version are affected.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • qiwen-file
Versions: v1.4.0
Operating Systems: All
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: The vulnerability exists in the NoticeMapper.xml component which handles database operations.

⚠️ 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:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. 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 destruction, and potential remote code execution if database functions allow it.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized data access and manipulation of the application database, potentially leading to privilege escalation or data exfiltration.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries in place.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly exploited and public details are available in the provided gist reference.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: Unknown

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

Check vendor website for security updates. If no patch is available, implement workarounds immediately.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation and Sanitization

all

Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries for all database operations.

Web Application Firewall

all

Deploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Isolate the vulnerable system from the internet and restrict network access
  • Implement strict network segmentation and monitor all database access attempts

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check if running qiwen-file v1.4.0 and examine NoticeMapper.xml for SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Check Version:

Check application configuration files or documentation for version information.

Verify Fix Applied:

Test the application with SQL injection payloads to ensure they are properly blocked or sanitized.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual database queries
  • SQL syntax errors in application logs
  • Multiple failed login attempts

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual database connection patterns
  • SQL keywords in HTTP requests

SIEM Query:

SELECT * FROM logs WHERE message LIKE '%SQL%' OR message LIKE '%database%' OR message LIKE '%injection%'

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