CVE-2024-9379: Ivanti CSA SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE-2024-9379 Overview

CVE-2024-9379 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting the admin web console of Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) before version 5.0.2. This vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the underlying database. As an actively exploited vulnerability listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, this flaw poses significant risks to organizations utilizing Ivanti CSA for endpoint management.

Critical Impact

This SQL injection vulnerability enables authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, and further system exploitation. Active exploitation has been confirmed in the wild.

Affected Products

• Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Services Appliance versions prior to 5.0.2
• Ivanti CSA (Cloud Services Appliance) all versions before 5.0.2

Discovery Timeline

• 2024-10-08 - CVE-2024-9379 published to NVD
• 2025-10-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-9379

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2024-9379 is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command), commonly known as SQL Injection. The vulnerability exists within the administrative web console of Ivanti CSA, where user-supplied input is insufficiently sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries.

While the vulnerability requires authentication with administrative privileges, this prerequisite does not significantly reduce the risk in real-world scenarios. Attackers who have compromised admin credentials through phishing, credential stuffing, or other means can leverage this vulnerability to directly interact with the backend database. The ability to run arbitrary SQL statements means attackers can read, modify, or delete sensitive data, potentially escalate privileges, or use database functionality to execute system commands depending on the database configuration.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is inadequate input validation and sanitization in the Ivanti CSA admin web console. When processing certain administrative requests, the application constructs SQL queries by directly concatenating user-controlled input without proper parameterization or escaping. This allows specially crafted input containing SQL syntax to alter the intended query logic and execute attacker-controlled SQL statements.

Attack Vector

The attack vector for CVE-2024-9379 is network-based, requiring no user interaction beyond the initial authentication. An attacker must first obtain valid administrative credentials to the Ivanti CSA web console. Once authenticated, the attacker can inject malicious SQL payloads through vulnerable input fields or parameters in the admin interface.

The exploitation mechanism involves crafting HTTP requests to the admin console that contain SQL injection payloads in vulnerable parameters. These payloads are then processed by the backend application and executed against the database without proper sanitization.

For detailed technical information on the exploitation mechanism, refer to the Ivanti Security Advisory.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-9379

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual SQL error messages or database exceptions in Ivanti CSA application logs
• Anomalous database queries containing common SQL injection patterns (e.g., UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, --, ')
• Unexpected database modifications or data exfiltration from the CSA database
• Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful admin access from unusual IP addresses

Detection Strategies

• Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns targeting the Ivanti CSA admin console
• Implement database activity monitoring to alert on unusual query patterns or privileged operations
• Review Ivanti CSA access logs for signs of unauthorized admin access or suspicious request patterns
• Utilize SentinelOne Singularity platform to detect post-exploitation activities and lateral movement attempts

Monitoring Recommendations

• Enable detailed logging on the Ivanti CSA admin web console and forward logs to a SIEM for correlation
• Monitor for unusual outbound connections from CSA servers that could indicate data exfiltration
• Implement alerting for administrative actions occurring outside normal business hours
• Track and audit all administrative credential usage across the Ivanti CSA environment

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-9379

Immediate Actions Required

• Upgrade Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance to version 5.0.2 or later immediately
• Review admin account access and credentials, rotating any potentially compromised passwords
• Audit recent administrative activity logs for signs of exploitation
• Implement network segmentation to restrict access to the CSA admin console to authorized management networks only

Patch Information

Ivanti has released version 5.0.2 of the Cloud Services Appliance which addresses CVE-2024-9379 along with related vulnerabilities CVE-2024-9380 and CVE-2024-9381. Organizations should prioritize this update given the confirmed active exploitation in the wild and listing in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.

For detailed patching instructions, consult the Ivanti Security Advisory CVE-2024-9379.

Workarounds

• Restrict network access to the Ivanti CSA admin console to trusted IP addresses only using firewall rules or access control lists
• Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative access to reduce the risk of credential compromise
• Deploy a WAF with SQL injection detection rules in front of the CSA admin interface as a temporary protective measure
• Consider temporarily disabling external access to the admin console until patching is complete

# Example: Restrict access to CSA admin console (adjust for your environment)
# Using iptables to limit admin console access to management network
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s 10.10.0.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP