CVE-2019-25581 Overview
CVE-2019-25581 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting i-doit CMDB version 1.12. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the objGroupID parameter. By sending specially crafted GET requests with SQL payloads in the objGroupID parameter, attackers can extract sensitive database information including usernames, database names, and version details.
Critical Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data from the database, potentially leading to full database compromise and unauthorized access to CMDB information.
Affected Products
- i-doit CMDB version 1.12
- i-doit Open Source Edition 1.12
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-03-21 - CVE-2019-25581 published to NVD
- 2026-03-24 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2019-25581
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists due to improper input validation of the objGroupID parameter in i-doit CMDB version 1.12. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing attackers to manipulate database operations.
The vulnerability is accessible over the network without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous for internet-exposed i-doit installations. Successful exploitation allows attackers to extract sensitive information from the underlying database, including user credentials, configuration data, and potentially the entire CMDB inventory.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of proper input validation and parameterized queries when handling the objGroupID parameter. User-supplied input is directly concatenated into SQL statements without sanitization, enabling classic SQL injection attacks. This represents a failure to follow secure coding practices for database interactions.
Attack Vector
The attack vector is network-based, requiring no authentication or user interaction. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious GET requests to the vulnerable endpoint with SQL injection payloads embedded in the objGroupID parameter. The vulnerability enables extraction of sensitive database information through techniques such as UNION-based injection, error-based injection, or blind SQL injection depending on the application's response behavior.
The vulnerability mechanism involves crafted SQL payloads being passed through the objGroupID parameter in HTTP GET requests. When the application processes these requests, the malicious SQL code is executed against the database. For technical exploitation details, refer to the Exploit-DB entry #46134 and the VulnCheck Advisory.
Detection Methods for CVE-2019-25581
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual GET requests containing SQL syntax such as UNION SELECT, ORDER BY, or comment sequences (--, /**/) in the objGroupID parameter
- Database error messages appearing in HTTP responses that reveal SQL syntax or database structure
- Unexpected database queries accessing sensitive tables like user credentials or system configuration
- Web server logs showing requests with URL-encoded SQL injection payloads targeting the objGroupID parameter
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in request parameters
- Implement database activity monitoring to identify anomalous query patterns or unauthorized data extraction attempts
- Configure intrusion detection systems (IDS) to alert on SQL injection attack signatures in HTTP traffic
- Review web server access logs for requests containing SQL injection indicators targeting the vulnerable endpoint
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging for all database queries executed by the i-doit application
- Monitor for unusual database access patterns, particularly queries attempting to access user tables or system information
- Implement real-time alerting for SQL injection attempts detected by security controls
- Regularly review authentication and access logs for signs of unauthorized database access
How to Mitigate CVE-2019-25581
Immediate Actions Required
- Upgrade i-doit CMDB to a version newer than 1.12 that addresses this vulnerability
- If immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict network access to the i-doit installation using firewall rules
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection detection rules in front of the application
- Review database access logs to identify any potential exploitation attempts
Patch Information
Users should upgrade to a patched version of i-doit CMDB. Consult the i-doit Official Website for the latest security updates and patch information. The vulnerable version 1.12 package is documented in the i-doit Open Source Package on SourceForge.
Workarounds
- Implement network-level access controls to restrict access to the i-doit application to trusted IP addresses only
- Deploy a reverse proxy with SQL injection filtering capabilities in front of the application
- Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint if the objGroupID functionality is not required
- Implement database-level access controls to limit the permissions of the i-doit database user
# Example: Restrict access to i-doit using iptables
# Allow access only from trusted management network
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -s 10.0.0.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s 10.0.0.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP
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