CVE-2024-29726 Overview
CVE-2024-29726 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting SportsNET version 4.0.1. This vulnerability exists in the /app/ax/setAsRead/ endpoint and can be exploited through the id parameter. An attacker can send specially crafted SQL queries to retrieve, update, and delete all information stored in the database, potentially compromising the entire application's data integrity and confidentiality.
Critical Impact
This SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to fully compromise the database, enabling complete data exfiltration, modification, and deletion without any user interaction required.
Affected Products
- SportsNET version 4.0.1
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-08-29 - CVE-2024-29726 published to NVD
- 2024-08-30 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-29726
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) affects the SportsNET application's setAsRead functionality. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. When user-supplied input is passed through the id parameter to the /app/ax/setAsRead/ endpoint, it is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The network-accessible nature of this vulnerability means attackers can exploit it remotely without authentication. The attack requires no user interaction and has low complexity, making it particularly dangerous for internet-facing deployments.
Root Cause
The root cause is a classic SQL injection flaw where user-controlled input from the id parameter is concatenated directly into SQL statements without proper input validation, sanitization, or the use of parameterized queries. This allows attackers to manipulate the underlying SQL logic by injecting malicious SQL syntax.
Attack Vector
The attack vector involves sending malicious HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint at /app/ax/setAsRead/. An attacker can craft SQL injection payloads in the id parameter to:
- Extract data: Using UNION-based or blind SQL injection techniques to retrieve sensitive information from database tables
- Modify data: Inserting UPDATE statements to alter existing records
- Delete data: Executing DELETE or DROP statements to remove data or entire tables
- Escalate privileges: Potentially accessing database administrative functions depending on database permissions
The vulnerability can be exploited through standard HTTP requests, making it accessible via web browsers, curl, or automated attack tools. For detailed technical information, refer to the INCIBE-CERT Security Notice.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-29726
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual or malformed requests to the /app/ax/setAsRead/ endpoint containing SQL syntax such as quotes, UNION statements, or semicolons
- Database query logs showing unexpected SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, or DROP commands originating from the web application
- Sudden changes in database record counts or unexpected data modifications
- Error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors from user input
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in the id parameter
- Monitor HTTP access logs for requests to /app/ax/setAsRead/ containing suspicious characters or SQL keywords
- Enable database query logging and audit for anomalous query patterns or unauthorized data access
- Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection attack patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Set up alerts for high volumes of requests to the vulnerable endpoint from single IP addresses
- Monitor database performance metrics for unusual spikes in query execution that may indicate exploitation attempts
- Review application error logs regularly for SQL-related exceptions that could indicate probing activity
- Implement real-time log correlation to identify SQL injection attack campaigns across multiple endpoints
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-29726
Immediate Actions Required
- Block or restrict access to the /app/ax/setAsRead/ endpoint until a patch is applied
- Implement input validation and sanitization for the id parameter at the web application firewall level
- Review and audit all database access logs for signs of prior exploitation
- Consider taking the affected SportsNET installation offline if it contains sensitive data and cannot be immediately patched
Patch Information
No vendor patch information is currently available in the CVE data. Organizations should monitor the INCIBE-CERT Security Notice for updates regarding official patches from SportsNET.
Workarounds
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules enabled for the vulnerable endpoint
- Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure of the SportsNET application to trusted IP ranges only
- Apply least privilege principles to the database user account used by the application to minimize potential damage
- Consider implementing application-level input validation as a temporary measure while awaiting an official patch
# Example WAF rule to block SQL injection attempts on vulnerable endpoint
# ModSecurity rule example
SecRule REQUEST_URI "@contains /app/ax/setAsRead/" \
"id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,\
chain"
SecRule ARGS:id "@detectSQLi" \
"t:none,t:urlDecodeUni,\
msg:'SQL Injection attempt blocked on setAsRead endpoint'"
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