CVE-2024-37112: WishList Member X SQL Injection Flaw

CVE-2024-37112 Overview

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Membership Software WishList Member X. This issue affects WishList Member X: from n/a before 3.26.7.

Critical Impact
This SQL Injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands in the wishList member database, potentially leading to data exposure and corruption.

Affected Products

WishList Member X (before version 3.26.7)

Discovery Timeline

Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
Not Available - Responsible disclosure to wishlist_member
Not Available - CVE CVE-2024-37112 assigned
Not Available - wishlist_member releases security patch
2024-07-09T09:15:02.530 - CVE CVE-2024-37112 published to NVD
2024-11-21T09:23:12.837 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-37112

Vulnerability Analysis

The SQL Injection vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within WishList Member X, enabling attackers to manipulate database queries.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the lack of input sanitization in SQL queries, which allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands.

Attack Vector

Network

sql

-- Example exploitation code (sanitized)
SELECT * FROM members WHERE id = '0' OR '1'='1';

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-37112

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual database queries
Anomalous entries in database logs
Unexpected behavior in the WishList Member X application

Detection Strategies

Deploy SQL injection detection signatures in Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and monitor for unusual SQL activity in application logs.

Monitoring Recommendations

Implement continuous monitoring of database queries and integrate anomaly detection systems to identify patterns consistent with SQL injection attacks.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-37112

Immediate Actions Required

Disable any vulnerable features temporarily until a patch is applied
Conduct a thorough security audit of SQL statements
Educate development teams on secure coding practices

Patch Information

Ensure the application is updated to version 3.26.7 or later to eliminate this vulnerability.

Workarounds

Sanitize and validate all inputs used in SQL queries. Utilize prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent injection. Apply web application firewall (WAF) rules to filter malicious inputs.

bash

# Configuration example
# Implement database query sanitization
ALTER DATABASE SET parameterization FORCED;