CVE-2025-52694
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on internet-exposed services. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, affecting all users and administrators of affected product versions.
💻 Affected Systems
- Specific product information not provided in CVE description
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover, data exfiltration, ransomware deployment, and service disruption
Likely Case
Data theft, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential lateral movement
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and input validation controls
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities typically have low exploitation complexity
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Latest versions (specific version not provided)
Vendor Advisory: https://www.csa.gov.sg/alerts-and-advisories/alerts/alerts-al-2026-001/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Identify affected systems 2. Backup data 3. Apply latest vendor patches 4. Restart services 5. Verify patch application
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
linuxRestrict access to vulnerable service using firewall rules
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [PORT] -s [TRUSTED_NETWORK] -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [PORT] -j DROP
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries
- Deploy network-based intrusion detection/prevention systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check service version against vendor advisory and test with SQL injection payloads in non-production environmentCheck Version:
Vendor-specific command not provided in CVE informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version update and test SQL injection attempts return errors instead of executing📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns
- Multiple failed login attempts
- Unexpected database operations
Network Indicators:
- SQL keywords in HTTP requests
- Unusual database connection patterns
- Excessive error responses
SIEM Query:
SELECT * FROM web_logs WHERE uri CONTAINS 'UNION' OR uri CONTAINS 'SELECT' OR uri CONTAINS 'INSERT' OR uri CONTAINS 'DELETE'