CVE-2024-13152 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability identified in BSS Software's Mobuy Online Machinery Monitoring Panel, affecting all versions before 2.0. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands, classified under CWE-89, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the backend database without any user interaction, leveraging network access. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.1 score is 10.0, reflecting its criticality with attack vector as network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and scope change (S:C), impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at the highest levels (C:H/I:H/A:H). The Mobuy Online Machinery Monitoring Panel is used for monitoring industrial machinery, implying that exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation of monitoring data, disruption of industrial processes, and potential safety hazards. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability's characteristics make it a prime target for attackers once weaponized. The issue was reserved in early January 2025 and published in mid-February 2025, indicating recent discovery. Given the criticality and the industrial context, this vulnerability represents a severe threat to operational technology environments relying on this software.

For European organizations, especially those in manufacturing, industrial automation, and critical infrastructure sectors, this vulnerability poses a severe risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive operational data, manipulation or falsification of machinery monitoring information, and disruption or shutdown of industrial processes. This can cause financial losses, safety incidents, regulatory non-compliance, and reputational damage. The ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands without authentication means attackers could gain persistent access, escalate privileges, or move laterally within networks. Given Europe's strong industrial base, particularly in countries like Germany, Italy, and France, the impact could be widespread and severe, affecting supply chains and critical services. Additionally, disruption of machinery monitoring can impair preventive maintenance and safety controls, increasing the risk of physical damage or accidents.

Immediate mitigation should focus on applying official patches from BSS Software once they become available. Until patches are released, organizations should implement strict network segmentation to isolate the Mobuy Online Machinery Monitoring Panel from untrusted networks and limit access to trusted administrators only. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting this application. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all user inputs interacting with the panel, if possible through configuration or proxy solutions. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or access patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to minimize impact of potential data corruption. Engage with BSS Software support for guidance and updates. Finally, conduct security awareness training for operational technology teams to recognize and respond to suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.