CVE-2024-7071
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Brain Low-Code allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the Hibernate framework. It affects all Brain Low-Code installations before version 2.1.0, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
💻 Affected Systems
- Brain Low-Code
📦 What is this software?
Brain Low Code by Brainlowcode
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, modification, deletion, and potential remote code execution on the database server.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential privilege escalation within the application database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permission restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with basic web security testing tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.1.0
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1349
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Brain Low-Code version 2.1.0 or later from official sources. 2. Backup current installation and data. 3. Stop the Brain Low-Code service. 4. Install the updated version. 5. Restart the service.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Enhancement
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries in all database interactions.
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules to filter malicious requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate Brain Low-Code servers from critical systems
- Apply principle of least privilege to database accounts used by the application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Brain Low-Code version in administration panel or configuration files. If version is below 2.1.0, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check application.properties or admin interface for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 2.1.0 or higher and test SQL injection vectors are no longer effective.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database query patterns
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL characters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, DROP, etc.)
- Unusual database port traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="brain-lowcode" AND (message="*SQL*" OR message="*syntax*" OR message="*database*error*")