Platform
other
Component
flexwater-corporate-water-management
Fixed in
5.452.0
CVE-2024-0857 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability present in Universal Software Inc.'s FlexWater Corporate Water Management. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code into database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and manipulation. The vulnerability affects versions 0 through 5.452.0, and a patch is available in version 5.452.0.
The SQL Injection vulnerability in FlexWater Corporate Water Management poses a significant risk. An attacker could leverage this flaw to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data such as user credentials, financial records, and operational data, and even modify or delete critical database information. Successful exploitation could lead to a complete compromise of the water management system, disrupting operations and potentially impacting public safety. The impact is amplified if the database contains personally identifiable information (PII) or other highly sensitive data, making it a prime target for data theft and regulatory penalties.
CVE-2024-0857 was publicly disclosed on 2024-07-18. The vulnerability's CRITICAL CVSS score indicates a high probability of exploitation. Currently, there are no publicly available proof-of-concept exploits, but the ease of SQL Injection exploitation suggests that it is likely to become a target for automated scanning and exploitation tools. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for updates.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.12% (31% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-0857 is to immediately upgrade FlexWater Corporate Water Management to version 5.452.0 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds such as input validation and parameterized queries to sanitize user-supplied data. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured with rules to detect and block SQL Injection attempts can provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly review database access logs for suspicious activity and implement the principle of least privilege for database users.
Update FlexWater Corporate Water Management to version 5.452.0 or later. This update fixes the SQL Injection vulnerability. See the release notes for more details about the update.
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CVE-2024-0857 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability affecting Universal Software Inc. FlexWater Corporate Water Management versions 0–5.452.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code.
If you are using FlexWater Corporate Water Management versions 0 through 5.452.0, you are potentially affected by this vulnerability. Check your version and upgrade immediately.
Upgrade FlexWater Corporate Water Management to version 5.452.0 or later. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement temporary mitigations like input validation and WAF rules.
While no public exploits are currently available, the vulnerability's severity and ease of exploitation suggest a high likelihood of future exploitation attempts.
Refer to the Universal Software Inc. website or security advisory channels for the official advisory regarding CVE-2024-0857 and FlexWater Corporate Water Management.
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