#VU106085 SQL injection in Apache VCL - CVE-2024-53678

Vulnerability identifier: #VU106085

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53678

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache VCL
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when requesting  a new Block Allocation. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache VCL: 2.2 - 2.5.1

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/1
https://lists.apache.org/thread/2bmjnzgjwwq59nv6xw44w0tnpz4k4pf4
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5p1fpb1sw30nvgt24n49dtyvph7hz2wz

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.