Executive Summary

CVE-2018-25257 is an SQL injection vulnerability in Adianti Framework versions 5.5.0 and 5.6.0. It allows authenticated users to inject malicious SQL code through the "name" field in the SystemProfileForm during profile editing.

This injection flaw enables attackers to manipulate database queries, which can lead to modifying user credentials and escalating privileges, including gaining administrative access.

The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or neutralization of user input in the profile editing functionality, allowing crafted SQL statements to be executed.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized privilege escalation and account takeover.

• Attackers can inject SQL code to modify user credentials.
• An attacker can escalate their privileges from a normal user to an administrator.
• This leads to full account takeover, compromising authentication and authorization mechanisms.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to inject SQL code into the "name" field of the user profile edit page at the URL: http://localhost/template/index.php?class=SystemProfileForm&method=onEdit.

A practical detection method involves logging in as a normal user and submitting crafted SQL statements in the profile edit form to see if the database queries are manipulated.

For example, you can use curl or similar HTTP clients to send POST requests with SQL injection payloads in the "name" field to test if the system is vulnerable.

• Use curl to send a POST request with an SQL injection payload in the "name" parameter to the profile edit endpoint.
• Example command: curl -X POST -d "name=' OR '1'='1" http://localhost/template/index.php?class=SystemProfileForm&method=onEdit

If the injection is successful, it may allow privilege escalation or modification of user credentials, indicating the presence of the vulnerability.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the profile editing functionality to trusted users only and monitoring for suspicious activity related to profile updates.

Applying input validation and sanitization on the "name" field to prevent SQL injection is critical.

If possible, update or patch the Adianti Framework to a version where this vulnerability is fixed.

As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the profile editing feature or limiting it until a patch is applied.

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Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in Adianti Framework 5.5.0 and 5.6.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges and gain administrative access by manipulating user credentials. This unauthorized access can lead to exposure, modification, or misuse of sensitive personal data stored in the system.

Such a compromise can negatively impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls over access to personal and sensitive data, as well as measures to prevent unauthorized data modification or disclosure.

By enabling attackers to bypass authentication and authorization mechanisms, this vulnerability undermines data protection requirements and could result in violations of these regulations, potentially leading to legal and financial consequences for affected organizations.

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