CVE-2025-41233
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an authenticated blind SQL injection vulnerability in VMware AVI Load Balancer. An authenticated attacker with network access can execute specially crafted SQL queries to gain unauthorized database access. Affected versions include 30.1.1, 30.1.2, 30.2.1, and 30.2.2.
💻 Affected Systems
- VMware AVI Load Balancer
⚠️ 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
Complete database compromise including sensitive configuration data, credentials, and potentially lateral movement to connected systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to database contents, data exfiltration, and potential privilege escalation within the AVI Load Balancer environment.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper authentication controls, network segmentation, and database access restrictions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access and SQL injection knowledge. Blind SQL injection requires more sophisticated exploitation techniques than regular SQLi.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 30.1.2-2p3 for 30.1.x, 30.2.1-2p6 for 30.2.1, 30.2.2-2p5 for 30.2.2, 31.1.1-2p2 for 31.1.1
Vendor Advisory: https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25707
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Identify your AVI Load Balancer version. 2. Download appropriate patch from VMware support portal. 3. Apply patch following VMware documentation. 4. Restart AVI Controller services. 5. Verify patch application and functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
No official workarounds
allVMware states no workarounds are available for this vulnerability
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and principle of least privilege for AVI Load Balancer user accounts
- Segment network to restrict access to AVI Load Balancer management interfaces and monitor for suspicious SQL queries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AVI Controller version via web UI or CLI. Vulnerable if running 30.1.1, 30.1.2, 30.2.1, or 30.2.2 without patches.Check Version:
From AVI Controller CLI: show versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version shows patched version (e.g., 30.1.2-2p3) and check for successful service restart.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns in application logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Unusual database access patterns from AVI Load Balancer service account
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound database connections from AVI Load Balancer
- Suspicious SQL payloads in HTTP requests to management interfaces
SIEM Query:
source="avi_controller" AND (sql_query OR database_access) AND (pattern="UNION" OR pattern="SELECT *" OR pattern="INSERT" OR pattern="UPDATE")