Overview
This report details the CVE-2024-48988 vulnerability, a SQL Injection flaw present in Apache StreamPark versions from 2.1.4 to 2.1.6. As a software widely used in web development, this vulnerability could potentially expose confidential data and system resources to unauthorized entities. The attack requires user authentication, limiting its potential, but its severity should not be underestimated.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-48988
Severity: High (7.6 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low (Authenticated User Access)
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Apache StreamPark | 2.1.4 to 2.1.5
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability is a SQL Injection flaw, which occurs when an attacker can insert malicious SQL statements into an input field. These inputs are then processed by the server, and if not properly sanitized, can lead to unauthorized access to data or system resources. In this case, the flaw exists in the Apache StreamPark software, specifically in the distribution package for the SpringBoot platform.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how a malicious SQL injection command might be inserted into a vulnerable input field.
POST /login HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
username=admin' OR '1'='1'; -- &password=Passw0rdIn this example, the attacker manipulates the ‘username’ parameter to execute an additional SQL query (‘OR ‘1’=’1′), which will always return true, potentially bypassing the login mechanism.
Mitigation Guidance
Users are advised to upgrade Apache StreamPark to version 2.1.6, which has been patched to mitigate this vulnerability. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary solution by blocking or reporting suspicious activities.
