CVE-2024-23116: Centreon updateLCARelation SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2024-23116: Centreon updateLCARelation SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Affects centreon/centreon versions < 22.10.15. Fixed in 22.10.15. How to fix ↓
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Background
Centreon is a software package that provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities for IT infrastructure. It allows users to monitor various aspects of their systems, such as network devices, servers, and applications. Centreon is widely used in enterprise environments to ensure the availability and performance of critical IT resources. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in Centreon that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-23116, resides in the updateLCARelation function of Centreon. The flaw stems from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied input before using it to construct SQL queries. This oversight enables an attacker to inject malicious SQL code, leading to remote code execution. Exploiting this vulnerability requires authentication, but once successful, the attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the service account. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating a high severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
22.10.15
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement strict input validation and sanitization mechanisms to mitigate the risk of SQL injection attacks. By carefully validating user-supplied input and using parameterized queries or prepared statements, it is possible to prevent the execution of malicious SQL code. Here is an example of how to use parameterized queries in PHP to mitigate SQL injection:
$statement = $pdo->prepare('SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = :username');
$statement->bindParam(':username', $username);
$statement->execute();
$result = $statement->fetch();
By using parameterized queries, the user-supplied input is treated as data rather than executable code, effectively neutralizing the SQL injection vulnerability.
Conclusion
The Centreon updateLCARelation SQL Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected installations. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the service account, potentially compromising the entire system. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is essential to update Centreon to version 22.10.15 or later and implement strict input validation mechanisms. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Centreon is a monitoring software package used to monitor IT infrastructure, including network devices, servers, and applications. It provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities to ensure the availability and performance of critical IT resources.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Centreon installations. By exploiting the SQL injection flaw, an attacker can gain unauthorized access and potentially compromise the entire system. This can lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete system compromise.
Yes, authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. However, once authenticated, an attacker can execute arbitrary code within the context of the service account, posing a significant risk to the affected Centreon installation.
The CVSS score assigned to this vulnerability is 7.2, indicating a high severity level. This score reflects the potential impact and exploitability of the vulnerability.
To mitigate the risk of this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the Centreon package to version 22.10.15 or later. Additionally, implementing strict input validation and sanitization mechanisms can help prevent SQL injection attacks. By carefully validating user-supplied input and using parameterized queries or prepared statements, the risk of SQL injection can be significantly reduced.
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