CVE-2023-30557 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Archery is an open-source SQL audit platform that contains multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities, specifically in the

data_dictionary.py

table_info

method. These vulnerabilities may allow attackers to query connected databases by manipulating user input. The affected versions are those less than or equal to 1.9.0.

Understanding CVE-2023-30557

This vulnerability is indexed as

GHSA-9pvw-f8jv-xxjr

.

What is CVE-2023-30557?

Archery's

data_dictionary.py

table_info

method is susceptible to SQL injection, enabling attackers to exploit user input and access connected databases.

The Impact of CVE-2023-30557

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as medium severity with a CVSS base score of 6.5. It can result in high confidentiality impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-30557

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject SQL commands via unsafely concatenated user input in the

data_dictionary.py

table_info

endpoint. The vulnerable method implementations like

get_table_meta_data

in

sql/engines/mssql.py

and others pass this input to SQL query execution methods, potentially leading to unauthorized database access.

Vulnerability Description

User input from the

db_name

and

tb_name

parameters in the

data_dictionary.py

table_info

endpoint is combined unsafely into SQL queries across different SQL engine implementations.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects versions of Archery up to and including 1.9.0.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by manipulating user input in the affected parameters, allowing them to execute unauthorized SQL queries on connected databases.

Mitigation and Prevention

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to escape user input or use prepared statements while executing SQL queries within Archery.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should update Archery to a version that includes a fix for this vulnerability as soon as possible.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices, conduct regular security assessments, and stay informed about security updates for Archery.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for updates and patches released by the Archery team to address this vulnerability.