SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x SQL Injection via Authentication Bypass

The SQL injection vulnerability in SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco poses a significant threat. An attacker exploiting this flaw can bypass the authentication process by crafting malicious SQL queries within the 'password' POST parameter. Successful exploitation grants the attacker unauthorized access to the system, potentially allowing them to read, modify, or delete sensitive data stored in the database. Depending on the database schema and permissions, an attacker could also escalate privileges and gain control over the entire server. This vulnerability shares similarities with other SQL injection attacks, where improper input validation leads to code execution within the database engine. The potential for data breaches and system compromise is high.

Organizations utilizing SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco in their environments, particularly those with sensitive data stored in the database, are at significant risk. This includes businesses relying on the software for critical operations and those with legacy configurations that may lack robust security controls. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same server instance are also at increased risk, as a compromise of one user's account could potentially lead to the compromise of others.

• php: Examine application logs for suspicious SQL queries or authentication failures related to the 'index.php' file. Look for POST requests to 'index.php' with unusual or malformed 'password' parameters.

grep 'password=.*;' /var/log/apache2/access.log | grep 'index.php'

• generic web: Use curl to test the authentication endpoint with various SQL injection payloads in the 'password' parameter. Monitor the response for errors or unexpected behavior.

curl -d 'password='; DROP TABLE users; --' http://your-sound4-instance/index.php

1. 2025-12-22Disclosure

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1. Reserviert2025-12-19
2. Veröffentlicht2025-12-22
3. Geändert2026-01-16
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2023-53960 is to upgrade to a patched version of SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco as soon as it becomes available. Until a patch is applied, consider implementing temporary workarounds to reduce the attack surface. These may include implementing strict input validation on the 'password' parameter, using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection, and restricting database user permissions to the minimum necessary. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts can also provide an additional layer of defense. Monitor application logs for suspicious SQL queries or authentication failures.