Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL injection') vulnerability in TMT Machine Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. Talassoft Industrial Management Software allows SQL Injection. This issue affects Talassoft Industrial Management Software: from V.4 before V.16.

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{
  "score": "8.8",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-01T15:17:12.753Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-01T15:17:12.753Z",
  "executiveSummary": "This vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL command, commonly referred to as SQL Injection (SQLi). It affects TMT Machine Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. Talassoft Industrial Management Software versions ranging from V.4 through V.16.\nThe flaw exists due to the failure of the application to properly sanitize or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. This security oversight permits an unauthenticated or authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the backend database engine.\nSuccessful exploitation poses a critical risk to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. By manipulating backend database queries, an attacker can bypass authentication mechanisms, gain unauthorized access to sensitive industrial management data, modify or delete database records, and in some configurations, execute administrative operations or escalate privileges within the database server environment.\nGiven the nature of industrial management systems, this vulnerability could be leveraged to disrupt operational processes or exfiltrate proprietary information. Remediation requires an immediate update to the latest version of the software where input validation and parameterized queries are properly implemented.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability originates from the application's failure to strictly sanitize input fields, allowing malicious SQL syntax to reach the database interpreter. This is a classic injection flaw where user-controlled strings are concatenated directly into SQL query structures without sufficient validation or the use of prepared statements (parameterized queries).\nIn the context of Talassoft Industrial Management Software, an attacker can supply specially crafted SQL payloads via input vectors such as login forms, search parameters, or URL query strings. When these inputs are processed by the server-side logic, the backend database engine interprets the malicious input as part of the intended SQL command rather than literal data. This effectively alters the logic of the query.\nThe attack flow generally follows these steps: First, the attacker identifies an entry point that reflects input back to the database. Second, the attacker crafts a payload designed to break out of the intended query context—often using characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or comments (e.g., -- or #). Third, the payload is submitted to the application. Fourth, the database executes the modified query, which may result in data exfiltration via Union-based techniques, blind inference through boolean-based responses, or error-based extraction. If the database service account possesses excessive privileges, the attacker may also leverage the injection to execute system-level commands or interact with the underlying host operating system.\nBecause the software handles industrial management data, the post-exploitation impact is severe. An attacker can perform 'dumping' of the entire user database, including credentials, or manipulate production data records, leading to potential operational failures or supply chain disruption. The lack of robust input neutralization across versions V.4 to V.16 suggests a systemic failure in the software's data access layer.\nThis vulnerability is exposed via the network protocol handling web requests, likely HTTP/HTTPS. Depending on the specific endpoint where the injection occurs, the attacker may not necessarily require high-level privileges; the vulnerability can often be triggered from a pre-authentication state, making it highly exploitable by external actors scanning for exposed management interfaces."
}