Platform
other
Component
property-management-system
CVE-2021-22856 identifies a critical SQL Injection vulnerability within the CGE property management system. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation. The vulnerability affects versions 0 through 1.00 of the system, and a patch is required to remediate the issue.
The impact of this SQL Injection vulnerability is severe. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authentication and authorization mechanisms, directly querying the database. This could lead to the exfiltration of sensitive data such as tenant information, financial records, lease agreements, and potentially even administrative credentials. Lateral movement within the network is possible if the database contains information about other systems or users. The blast radius extends to any data stored within the property management system's database, potentially impacting both the property management company and its tenants.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on February 17, 2021. While no active exploitation campaigns have been definitively linked to CVE-2021-22856, the CRITICAL CVSS score indicates a high potential for exploitation. The ease of exploitation, coupled with the sensitivity of the data potentially at risk, makes this a significant concern. No KEV listing is currently available.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.31% (54% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation is to upgrade to a patched version of the CGE property management system as soon as it becomes available. In the absence of a patch, implement temporary mitigations. Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules specifically designed to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting the vulnerable Cookie parameter. Implement strict input validation on all user-supplied data, particularly within the Cookie parameter, to sanitize potentially malicious characters. Regularly review database access logs for suspicious activity. Consider implementing database activity monitoring (DAM) solutions to detect and alert on unusual queries.
Actualizar el sistema de gestión de propiedades a una versión posterior a la 1.00 para corregir la vulnerabilidad de inyección SQL. Esto evitará que atacantes remotos ejecuten comandos SQL no autorizados y accedan a datos sensibles en la base de datos. Consulte con el proveedor para obtener la versión actualizada y las instrucciones de instalación.
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CVE-2021-22856 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting CGE property management systems versions 0–1.00, allowing attackers to inject SQL commands and potentially extract sensitive data.
If you are using CGE property management system versions 0 through 1.00, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability. Upgrade to a patched version as soon as possible.
The recommended fix is to upgrade to a patched version of the CGE property management system. Until a patch is available, implement WAF rules and input validation.
While no confirmed active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the CRITICAL severity suggests a high potential for exploitation.
Consult the CGE vendor's website or security advisory page for the latest information and official advisory regarding CVE-2021-22856.
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