CVE-2024-9379 identifies an SQL injection vulnerability in the admin web console of Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) versions before 5.0.2. This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), allowing a remote attacker with authenticated administrative privileges to inject and execute arbitrary SQL statements against the backend database. The flaw resides in the web interface that manages the appliance, which is typically accessible to system administrators. Exploiting this vulnerability requires the attacker to have valid admin credentials, which limits the attack surface but increases the severity if credentials are compromised or stolen. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of data, disruption of service, or corruption of the appliance’s operational state, impacting both integrity and availability. The vulnerability does not directly expose confidential data (confidentiality impact is none), but the ability to alter data or disrupt services can have significant operational consequences. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the presence of this vulnerability in a critical management interface makes it a notable risk. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impacts. The vendor has released version 5.0.2 to address this issue, though no direct patch links are provided in the source information. Organizations using Ivanti CSA should prioritize updating to the fixed version and review access controls and monitoring of the admin console.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-9379 can be significant, especially for those relying on Ivanti CSA for cloud service management and infrastructure orchestration. The vulnerability allows an attacker with admin credentials to manipulate backend databases, potentially leading to data integrity issues such as unauthorized changes or deletion of configuration data, which can disrupt cloud services or cause outages. This can affect business continuity, service availability, and operational reliability. Although confidentiality is not directly impacted, the disruption of services or corruption of data can indirectly affect compliance with regulations such as GDPR if service interruptions impact personal data processing. Organizations in sectors with high reliance on cloud infrastructure management—such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government—may face increased risks. The requirement for admin privileges means that insider threats or compromised admin accounts are the primary vectors, emphasizing the need for strong credential management and monitoring. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits given the vulnerability’s public disclosure.

1. Upgrade Ivanti CSA to version 5.0.2 or later immediately to apply the official fix for this SQL injection vulnerability. 2. Enforce strict access controls on the admin web console, limiting access to trusted administrators and using network segmentation or VPNs to restrict exposure. 3. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all admin accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 4. Conduct regular audits and monitoring of admin console activities and database logs to detect unusual or unauthorized SQL queries or changes. 5. Apply web application firewall (WAF) rules specifically tuned to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting the admin interface. 6. Review and harden password policies and credential storage to prevent unauthorized admin access. 7. Educate administrators on phishing and credential theft risks to reduce the likelihood of account compromise. 8. If upgrading immediately is not possible, consider temporarily disabling remote access to the admin console or restricting it to secure management networks. 9. Perform penetration testing and vulnerability scanning focused on the admin interface to identify any residual injection risks or misconfigurations. 10. Maintain an incident response plan that includes procedures for detecting and responding to SQL injection attacks on management interfaces.