CVE-2024-57401
📋 TL;DR
A critical SQL injection vulnerability in Uniclare Student Portal versions 2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the Forgot Password function. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or complete system compromise. All users running affected versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Uniclare Student Portal
⚠️ 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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- 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
Worst Case
Full database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, and remote code execution on the underlying server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to student records, personal data, and potential authentication bypass.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
The Forgot Password function is typically accessible without authentication, making exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ 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 and Parameterized Queries
allImplement proper input validation and use parameterized queries for all database operations.
Temporary Disable Forgot Password
allDisable the Forgot Password functionality until a proper fix is implemented.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict network access to the student portal to trusted IP ranges only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the Forgot Password function with SQL injection payloads or check the application version.Check Version:
Check the application's admin panel or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts on the Forgot Password function are properly blocked and return error messages.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed password reset attempts from single IP
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP POST requests to password reset endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*/forgot-password*" OR url="*/reset-password*") AND (request_body CONTAINS "' OR '1'='1" OR request_body CONTAINS "UNION SELECT" OR request_body CONTAINS "--")