Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This flaw lets a logged-in attacker manipulate a VICIdial time-sheet request so the database treats attacker-controlled input as SQL. For organizations using affected VICIdial builds, it can expose or change call-center data. It is not listed in CISA KEV, so active exploitation is not confirmed by the supplied sources.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing or multi-user VICIdial deployment. The issue is moderate rather than critical because authentication is required and availability impact is not scored, but call-center data exposure or tampering could create operational and compliance risk.
Technical view
CVE-2022-34877 is a CWE-89 SQL injection in VICIdial 2.14b0.5 before SVN 3555, in /vicidial/AST_agent_time_sheet.php via the agent parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 6.4: network reachable, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to VICIdial 2.14b0.5 deployments before SVN 3555 where authenticated users can reach the AST Agent Time Sheet interface. Internet-facing VICIdial portals increase urgency because the attack vector is network-based and requires only low privileges.
Exploitation context
The bundle references a Rapid7 Metasploit pull request, indicating public exploit-development attention. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the supplied sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild. Treat public-facing affected instances as credible targets, but do not claim confirmed exploitation.
Researcher notes
The supplied evidence identifies one affected interface and parameter, but does not include the vendor patch diff or detailed fixed behavior. Validate by version, route exposure, logging, and access control review. Avoid invasive SQL injection testing on production systems unless explicitly authorized.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade VICIdial to SVN 3555 or later per vendor guidance.
- Restrict VICIdial administrative and agent interfaces to trusted networks.
- Review database account privileges used by VICIdial for least privilege.
- Check vendor advisories before applying compensating controls.
- Increase monitoring on AST_agent_time_sheet.php until upgraded.
Validation and detection
- Inventory VICIdial instances and record exact version or SVN revision.
- Confirm whether /vicidial/AST_agent_time_sheet.php is reachable by authenticated users.
- Review application logs for unusual agent parameter activity.
- Verify upgraded systems report SVN 3555 or later.
- Confirm database users lack unnecessary administrative privileges.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.vicidial.org/VICIDIALforum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=41300&sid=aacb27a29fefd85265b4d55fe51122afCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16732CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.