Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Pi.Alert versions from 2024-06-29 before 2026-05-07 can expose device information through an unauthenticated SQL injection in the web interface. Attackers do not need login credentials or user interaction. The issue is serious because it can disclose database contents, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-reachable or broadly reachable Pi.Alert instance. The business risk is unauthorized disclosure from a monitoring database, with no login required. Internal-only deployments still merit timely upgrade because public details are available.
Technical view
The /pialert/php/server/devices.php endpoint permits unauthenticated requests when action=getDevicesTotals. The scansource URL parameter is injected into a SQL query, creating blind SQL injection. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Pi.Alert builds dated from 2024-06-29 through before 2026-05-07 are potentially exposed, especially if the web interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is narrower if Pi.Alert is isolated to a trusted management LAN and access-controlled.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle identifies a public advisory and research write-up, but does not state in-the-wild exploitation. The CVE is not marked KEV in the supplied data. Treat public technical disclosure as increasing attacker awareness without assuming confirmed active campaigns.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated blind SQL injection in scansource for getDevicesTotals. The supplied CVSS emphasizes confidentiality impact, not integrity or availability. Do not infer broader Pi.Alert endpoints, exploit reliability, or compromise evidence beyond the provided CVE, advisory, and blog references.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Pi.Alert to the 2026-05-07 fixed release or later.
- Restrict Pi.Alert web access to trusted management networks only.
- Block unauthenticated access to the Pi.Alert web interface where feasible.
- Review the GitHub advisory for any updated vendor guidance.
- Monitor for suspicious requests targeting devices.php with getDevicesTotals.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Pi.Alert installations and record build dates.
- Confirm no deployment runs versions from 2024-06-29 before 2026-05-07.
- Check whether the web interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review web logs for unusual unauthenticated devices.php requests.
- Use non-invasive version validation before considering production security testing.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——GitHub_MVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/leiweibau/Pi.Alert/security/advisories/GHSA-m929-j7w8-334jCVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://projectblack.io/blog/pi-alert-unauthenticated-sql-injectionCVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
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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.