CVE-2025-32829: SQL Injection Vulnerability in TeleControl Server Basic

Overview

In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, a recently identified vulnerability in TeleControl Server Basic (all versions less than V3.1.2.2) has raised significant concerns. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-32829, exposes systems to SQL injection attacks, potentially allowing an authenticated remote attacker to bypass authorization controls. This vulnerability is particularly concerning due to the potential for system compromise or data leakage, posing a critical risk to any organization that relies on the affected versions of TeleControl Server Basic.

Vulnerability Summary

CVE ID: CVE-2025-32829
Severity: High (8.8 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage

Affected Products

Product | Affected Versions

TeleControl Server Basic | All versions < V3.1.2.2 How the Exploit Works

The vulnerability stems from the ‘LockProjectCrossCommunications’ method used internally within the application. This method is vulnerable to SQL injection, a type of attack where an attacker inserts malicious SQL code into an entry field for execution. If successfully exploited, the attacker can manipulate the application’s database, read and write data, and even execute code with “NT AUTHORITYNetworkService” permissions. This exploit requires access to port 8000 on a system where a vulnerable version of the affected application is running.

Conceptual Example Code

Below is a conceptual example of how an SQL injection exploit might be carried out against the vulnerable ‘LockProjectCrossCommunications’ method:

POST /LockProjectCrossCommunications HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/sql
{ "project_id": "1; DROP TABLE users;" }

In this example, the malicious SQL command `DROP TABLE users;` is inserted into the `project_id` field. If the application is vulnerable and does not properly sanitize user input, this command could potentially be executed against the application’s database, leading to data loss or unauthorized access.

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, it’s recommended to apply the vendor patch. In case the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. Given the severity of this vulnerability, it’s crucial that affected systems are updated as quickly as possible to prevent potential exploitation.