CVE-2024-13151 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) identified in the Auto Service Software developed by ESBI Information and Telecommunication Industry and Trade Limited Company. This vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code into the backend database queries. The affected versions are all releases prior to version 2025.10.01. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) highlights that the attack can be performed remotely over the network without any authentication or user interaction, with low attack complexity. Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database and potentially the entire system. Attackers could extract sensitive data, modify or delete records, or disrupt service availability. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the critical nature and ease of exploitation make this a high-risk vulnerability. The Auto Service Software is likely used by automotive service providers to manage customer, vehicle, and service data, making the data targeted highly sensitive and business-critical. The lack of available patches at the time of publication increases the urgency for organizations to apply updates once released or implement interim mitigations.

For European organizations, especially those in the automotive service sector, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to customer personal data, vehicle information, and service records, violating GDPR and other data protection regulations. Data integrity could be compromised, leading to incorrect service histories or billing fraud. Availability impacts could disrupt business operations, causing financial losses and reputational damage. Given the automotive industry's importance in Europe, including countries like Germany, France, and Italy, a successful attack could have cascading effects on supply chains and customer trust. Additionally, compromised systems could be leveraged as footholds for further network intrusion or ransomware attacks, amplifying the threat landscape for affected organizations.

Organizations using ESBI Auto Service Software should immediately verify their software version and plan to upgrade to version 2025.10.01 or later once available. Until patches are released, implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs interacting with the software database. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL Injection detection and prevention rules tailored to the software's query patterns. Restrict network access to the application backend by enforcing IP whitelisting and segmentation to reduce exposure. Conduct thorough code reviews and penetration testing focused on SQL Injection vectors. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or errors indicative of injection attempts. Educate staff about the risks of SQL Injection and ensure secure coding practices are followed in any customizations or integrations. Finally, maintain regular backups of critical data to enable recovery in case of data integrity or availability compromise.