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SQL Injection Vulnerability in Apache Traffic Control

Published Date: December 24, 2024

Package Affected Versions Patched Versions Severity
📦 github.com/apache/trafficcontrol/v8 (Go) >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.2 8.0.2 Critical

Description

Vulnerability Details


An SQL injection vulnerability exists in Traffic Ops within Apache Traffic Control versions 8.0.0 to 8.0.1.

A privileged user with one of the following roles can exploit this flaw:

  • admin

  • federation

  • operations

  • portal

  • steering


By sending a specially crafted PUT request, the attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database.

Patches & Workarounds

Recommended Action


Upgrade to Apache Traffic Control 8.0.2 immediately if you’re running an affected version.

If upgrading isn’t possible right away:

  • Review database logs for unusual queries.

  • Restrict privileged user access.

  • Monitor PUT requests to Traffic Ops closely.





This vulnerability allows significant control over the database, so addressing it promptly is crucial.

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45387

https://lists.apache.org/thread/t38nk5n7t8w3pb66z7z4pqfzt4443trr

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/23/3

https://github.com/apache/trafficcontrol/releases/tag/v8.0.2
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