CVE-2022-30619 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Agile Point NX by Agile Point is prone to SQL injection (SQLi) vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to manipulate SQL queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the database. This CVE was published on June 27, 2022.

Understanding CVE-2022-30619

This section provides an insight into the nature and impact of the SQL injection vulnerability affecting Agile Point NX.

What is CVE-2022-30619?

The vulnerability involves editable SQL queries behind Base64 encoding being sent from Client-Side to Server-Side via a specific API used in the legacy Work Center module. The attack can be executed by any authenticated user under any rule.

The Impact of CVE-2022-30619

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9, indicating a medium severity issue. It has a high impact on integrity, low impact on confidentiality, and a low availability impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-30619

This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE, including how systems are affected and how the exploitation takes place.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform SQL injection by manipulating encoded SQL queries within the Agile Point NX environment.

Affected Systems and Versions

Agile Point NX versions prior to 8.0 are affected by this SQL injection vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending manipulated SQL queries via the '/AgilePointServer/Extension/FetchUsingEncodedData' function in the 'EncodedData' parameter.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2022-30619.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is recommended to update Agile Point NX to version 8.0 to mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices, input validation mechanisms, and regular security assessments to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security patches and software updates provided by Agile Point to address known vulnerabilities.