CVE-2025-26346
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Q-Free MaxTime allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted HTTP requests to the editUserGroupMenu endpoint. It affects all versions up to and including 2.11.0. Attackers could potentially read, modify, or delete database contents.
💻 Affected Systems
- Q-Free MaxTime
📦 What is this software?
Maxtime by Q Free
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, privilege escalation, or system takeover via SQL command execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, privilege escalation within the application, or database manipulation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper input validation and parameterized queries are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access but uses standard SQL injection techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version > 2.11.0
Vendor Advisory: https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2025-26346
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Upgrade MaxTime to version above 2.11.0. 2. Apply vendor-provided patches if available. 3. Restart MaxTime services.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement web application firewall rules or input validation to block SQL injection patterns.
Network Segmentation
allRestrict access to MaxTime web interface to trusted IP addresses only.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in the application code.
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check MaxTime version via web interface or configuration files. If version ≤ 2.11.0, assume vulnerable.Check Version:
Check MaxTime web interface admin panel or configuration files for version information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is > 2.11.0 and test editUserGroupMenu endpoint with SQL injection payloads.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by editUserGroupMenu requests
- HTTP requests with SQL keywords to editUserGroupMenu endpoint
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /editUserGroupMenu with SQL injection patterns
- Unusual database traffic from MaxTime application server
SIEM Query:
source="MaxTime" AND (url="*editUserGroupMenu*" AND (payload="*SELECT*" OR payload="*UNION*" OR payload="*OR 1=1*"))