SQL Injection in Super-Diamond Server

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in the front-end interface of super-diamond-server versions 1.3.3 and below. The issue occurs in the /superdiamond/preview/{projectCode}/{module}/{type} endpoint where the module parameter is improperly handled. Instead of using parameterized queries, the application splits the module value and directly concatenates it into a SQL IN clause, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code.

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Detection Guidance

To detect this SQL injection vulnerability in super-diamond-server <= 1.3.3, you can test the affected endpoint /superdiamond/preview/{projectCode}/{module}/{type} by injecting SQL payloads into the module parameter. Use commands like curl to send requests with malicious inputs such as module=1%27%20OR%201=1-- to observe abnormal database responses or errors.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. This may lead to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or deletion. Attackers could extract sensitive information, modify records, or even take control of the database server. Systems using vulnerable versions of super-diamond-server are at risk.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability can severely impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA. GDPR requires protection of personal data, and a SQL injection could lead to unauthorized access or leaks of such data, resulting in violations. HIPAA mandates strict controls for protected health information; a breach via SQL injection would compromise compliance. Both standards require timely remediation of such vulnerabilities to avoid penalties.

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Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade super-diamond-server to a version beyond 1.3.3 where the SQL injection flaw is patched. If upgrading is not possible, apply input validation to sanitize the module parameter and use parameterized queries instead of string concatenation to prevent SQL injection attacks.

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