Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-55160 affects GFast versions v2 through v3.2. A user-controlled OrderBy value in the operation-log list endpoint can influence SQL query construction. The CVE rates this as critical because database confidentiality, integrity, and availability may be impacted. Sources do not identify a patch or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any confirmed GFast v2 through v3.2 deployment. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly accessible administrative interfaces first, then validate patch availability or containment through access controls.
Technical view
The record describes CWE-89 SQL injection in /system/operLog/list through the OrderBy parameter. The CVSS 3.1 vector is 9.8 critical: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high CIA impact. Public references point to GFast os-v3.2 code and a researcher issue, but affected CPE and fix metadata are incomplete.
Likely exposure
Organizations running GFast between v2 and v3.2 are potentially exposed, especially if /system/operLog/list is reachable from untrusted networks. The CVE metadata lists no normalized vendor, product, or CPE, so inventory must verify actual GFast deployments and versions.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV is false in the supplied bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability is still high-risk because the published CVSS vector describes unauthenticated network exploitation and critical database impact.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports the vulnerable parameter and endpoint, but public metadata is thin: vendor/product/CPE are n/a, KEV is false, and no official fixed version is named in the supplied sources. Avoid overstating exploitation until corroborated.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any GFast deployments and confirm whether versions fall between v2 and v3.2.
- Check the GFast project and maintainer guidance for an official fix or upgrade path.
- Restrict access to /system/operLog/list to trusted administrative networks only.
- If maintaining code, allowlist valid OrderBy columns and avoid raw SQL concatenation.
- Monitor database and application logs for abnormal operation-log list requests.
Validation and detection
- Map externally and internally reachable GFast instances before prioritizing remediation.
- Confirm whether /system/operLog/list is exposed without relying only on asset names.
- Review local code for OrderBy handling against the referenced os-v3.2 paths.
- Use non-destructive application security testing in an authorized staging environment.
- Document whether compensating access controls block untrusted access to the endpoint.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/tiger1103/gfast/tree/os-v3.2CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/tiger1103/gfast/blob/os-v3.2/api/v1/system/sys_oper_log.go#L35CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/tiger1103/gfast/blob/os-v3.2/internal/app/system/logic/sysOperLog/sys_oper_log.go#L121CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/SuperDu1/CVE/issues/2CVE reference, mitre
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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.