CVE-2024-48307: Jeecg Boot SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE-2024-48307 Overview

JeecgBoot v3.7.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL queries through the affected endpoint, potentially compromising the entire database backend. JeecgBoot is a popular low-code development platform built on Spring Boot that provides rapid application development capabilities for enterprise applications.

Critical Impact

This SQL injection vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive data from the backend database, potentially leading to complete system compromise.

Affected Products

• JeecgBoot version 3.7.1
• Applications built using the affected JeecgBoot framework version
• Enterprise systems utilizing the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData API endpoint

Discovery Timeline

• 2024-10-31 - CVE-2024-48307 published to NVD
• 2025-06-27 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-48307

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability exists within the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData endpoint of the JeecgBoot framework. This component processes user-supplied input without adequate sanitization or parameterized query handling, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL statements into database queries. The network-accessible nature of this vulnerability means that any attacker with network access to the affected application can exploit it without requiring authentication or user interaction.

SQL injection vulnerabilities of this nature typically arise when dynamic SQL queries are constructed using string concatenation rather than prepared statements or parameterized queries. The impact is severe as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and in some cases, command execution on the underlying database server.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper input validation and lack of parameterized queries in the getTotalData function within the onlDragDatasetHead component. User-controlled input is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization, encoding, or the use of prepared statements. This is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command).

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based, requiring no privileges or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious HTTP requests to the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData endpoint containing SQL injection payloads. These payloads can manipulate the underlying SQL query logic to extract sensitive information, bypass authentication mechanisms, modify data, or escalate privileges within the database context.

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted parameters to the affected endpoint that contain SQL metacharacters and injection payloads. Common techniques include UNION-based injection for data extraction, blind SQL injection for inferring database contents, and time-based injection methods.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-48307

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed HTTP requests targeting the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData endpoint
• Database query logs showing unexpected SQL syntax, UNION statements, or error-based injection patterns
• Web server logs containing SQL keywords in parameter values such as SELECT, UNION, INSERT, or comment sequences like -- and /*
• Abnormal database response times that may indicate time-based blind SQL injection attempts

Detection Strategies

• Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in requests to the affected endpoint
• Enable detailed logging on the application server and database to capture all queries executed against the onlDragDatasetHead component
• Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection attack patterns
• Monitor for unusual database activity including bulk data exports, privilege escalation attempts, or unauthorized schema modifications

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure real-time alerting for requests containing SQL injection indicators targeting JeecgBoot application endpoints
• Establish baseline database query patterns and alert on deviations, particularly for the affected component
• Implement database activity monitoring (DAM) to track all queries executed and identify injection attempts
• Review access logs regularly for repeated failed requests or scanning activity against the vulnerable endpoint

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-48307

Immediate Actions Required

• Restrict network access to the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData endpoint using firewall rules or application-level access controls
• Implement input validation on all parameters accepted by the affected endpoint
• Deploy a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection protection rules in front of the JeecgBoot application
• Review database user permissions and apply the principle of least privilege to limit potential damage from successful exploitation

Patch Information

Users should monitor the JeecgBoot GitHub Repository for security updates and patch releases addressing this vulnerability. Review GitHub Issue #7237 for additional details and remediation guidance from the maintainers. Upgrade to a patched version of JeecgBoot as soon as one becomes available.

Workarounds

• Disable or restrict access to the /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData endpoint if it is not required for business operations
• Implement application-layer input sanitization to filter SQL metacharacters from user input before processing
• Use a reverse proxy to inspect and sanitize incoming requests to the affected endpoint
• Apply database-level stored procedure wrappers that enforce parameterized queries for the affected functionality

# Example: Block access to vulnerable endpoint using nginx
location /onlDragDatasetHead/getTotalData {
    deny all;
    return 403;
}