Overview
The cybersecurity world is yet again facing another critical vulnerability, this time in TeleControl Server Basic. Identified as CVE-2025-32831, this vulnerability opens the door to SQL injection attacks, threatening a wide range of systems and networks globally. As the affected application is widely used for process control in many industries, the impact of this vulnerability is potentially significant.
Given the critical nature of the applications that use TeleControl Server Basic, the exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to serious consequences. It could potentially compromise sensitive data, disrupt key operations, and, in a worst-case scenario, lead to a complete system takeover. Therefore, it is essential for professionals in the cybersecurity field, as well as companies using the affected software, to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate steps to mitigate it.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32831
Severity: High (CVSS 8.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low (Authenticated User)
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
TeleControl Server Basic | All versions < V3.1.2.2 How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user input in the ‘UpdateProjectUserRights’ method. An authenticated attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted data to the application, which then gets executed as part of an SQL query. This allows the attacker to manipulate the application’s database, bypass authorization controls, and potentially execute code under the “NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService” permissions. The attack requires access to port 8000 on the target system running a vulnerable version of the application.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. Note that this is a simplified example and actual attacks may involve more complex payloads.
POST /UpdateProjectUserRights HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com:8000
Content-Type: application/json
{ "userRights": "'; DROP TABLE users; --" }In this example, the attacker sends a JSON payload containing a malicious SQL command which, if executed, would delete the ‘users’ table from the database. This highlights the severity of the vulnerability as it allows for arbitrary SQL command execution.
Countermeasures and Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of TeleControl Server Basic should upgrade to version V3.1.2.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. If upgrading is not immediately possible, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) that can detect and block SQL Injection attacks can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. Regular audits of system logs and network traffic can also help in early detection of any exploitation attempts.