CVE-2025-31526

Remediation/Mitigation Strategy for CVE-2025-31526

Vulnerability Description: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (‘SQL Injection’) in eleopard Behance Portfolio Manager allows for SQL Injection attacks.

Affected Product: Behance Portfolio Manager versions up to and including 1.7.4.

Severity: High (CVSS Score: 8.5)

Known Exploit: Due to the nature of SQL injection, a successful exploit could allow an attacker to:

  • Read sensitive data: Access user credentials, personal information, or other confidential data stored in the database.
  • Modify data: Alter user profiles, website content, or application settings.
  • Execute arbitrary code: In some cases, gain complete control of the database server.
  • Bypass Authentication: Authenticate as other users by manipulating credentials.

Remediation Steps:

  1. Update Behance Portfolio Manager: The primary and recommended solution is to upgrade Behance Portfolio Manager to a version later than 1.7.4. If a patch or newer version addressing this vulnerability is available, apply it immediately.

  2. Input Validation: Implement robust input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data that is used in SQL queries. This includes:

    • Whitelisting: Define acceptable input formats and only allow data that conforms to these formats.
    • Blacklisting: Filter out known SQL injection keywords and characters (e.g., SELECT, UNION, --, ;, ', "). However, whitelisting is generally preferred over blacklisting as it is more secure.
    • Escaping: Properly escape special characters to prevent them from being interpreted as SQL commands.

  3. Parameterized Queries (Prepared Statements): Use parameterized queries or prepared statements with bound variables. This technique separates the SQL code from the data, preventing user input from being interpreted as part of the query. This is the most effective method to prevent SQL injection.

  4. Least Privilege Principle: Ensure that the database user account used by Behance Portfolio Manager has only the minimum necessary privileges. Avoid granting db_owner or other overly permissive roles.

  5. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Configure the WAF with rules specific to SQL injection vulnerabilities.

  6. Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in the application and its underlying infrastructure.

  7. Database Monitoring: Implement database activity monitoring to detect suspicious or unusual SQL queries that may indicate an attempted SQL injection attack.

Mitigation Strategies (if immediate patching is not possible):

If an immediate patch is not possible, consider the following temporary mitigation strategies:

  • Disable or Restrict Vulnerable Features: If possible, disable or restrict access to the features that are known to be vulnerable.

  • Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting on user input fields to slow down potential attackers.

  • Monitor Logs: Increase monitoring of application and database logs for any signs of suspicious activity. Specifically look for SQL errors or unusual query patterns.

Testing:

After applying any of the above remediation or mitigation steps, thoroughly test the application to ensure that the vulnerability has been addressed and that no new issues have been introduced. Conduct both automated and manual testing, including penetration testing, to verify the effectiveness of the implemented measures.

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Date

  • Published Date: 2025-03-31 12:55:06
  • Updated Date: 2025-03-31 13:15:46

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CVE-2025-31526