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high·Product Based Web Vulnerabilities·Updated Oct 16, 2024

CVE-2024-32738 Scanner

Targets the query_ptask_lean endpoint in PowerPanel Enterprise, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL queries and extract sensitive database contents.

Est. Time~10 seconds
Scan TypeSingle Scan
Targetsurl
CostFree
3k
Times Used
continuous scan runs
3.4k
Continuously Checked
assets under CS
0
Vulnerabilities Found
confirmed findings
References
CVECVE-2024-32738
7.5
CVSShigh
Exploitable remotely over the internet · no authentication required.

A sql injection vulnerability exists in CyberPower PowerPanel Enterprise prior to v2.8.3. An unauthenticated remote attacker can leak sensitive information via the "query_ptask_lean" function within MCUDBHelper.

Attack Vector
Network
Privileges Req.
None
User Interaction
None
Affected
CyberPower PowerPanel Enterpriseby CyberPower
AFFECTED< 2.8.3SAFE ✓≥ 2.8.3
powerpanel_enterpriseby cyberpower
AFFECTED< 2.8.3SAFE ✓≥ 2.8.3
Updated Aug 22, 2026View on NVD →
Detail

CyberPower PowerPanel Enterprise is a centralized management platform used by IT administrators to monitor, control, and automate uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) across data centers, server rooms, and enterprise networks. It provides real-time alerts, remote configuration, and power event logging to ensure business continuity during outages. The software integrates with critical infrastructure to optimize power usage and prevent data loss, making it a key component in many organizations' disaster recovery strategies.

CVE-2024-32738 is a SQL injection vulnerability that arises due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input before it is incorporated into database queries. The flaw exists in the application's handling of parameters passed to the query_ptask_lean function, which fails to properly escape or validate data. This allows an attacker to manipulate SQL statements by injecting malicious payloads through the vulnerable parameter.

Specifically, the vulnerability is located in the query_ptask_lean function, which processes requests to retrieve task-related information from the database. The affected endpoint does not enforce strict input validation, enabling an unauthenticated attacker to craft HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads. By exploiting this, the attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially bypassing authentication or accessing unauthorized data.

If successfully exploited, an attacker could extract sensitive information such as user credentials, configuration details, or operational logs from the database. This could lead to unauthorized access to the PowerPanel Enterprise system, enabling further attacks on connected UPS devices and network infrastructure. The CVSS score of 7.5 reflects the high potential for data compromise and system disruption, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation.

Solution Advice
  • Apply the latest security patch from CyberPower that addresses CVE-2024-32738.
  • Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements in the query_ptask_lean function to prevent SQL injection.
  • Sanitize and validate all user inputs, especially those passed to database queries, using allowlists.
  • Restrict database user permissions to the minimum required for application functionality.
  • Enable detailed logging and monitoring of database queries to detect suspicious activity.
  • Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests focusing on SQL injection vectors.
  • Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) to filter malicious SQL injection payloads.
  • Review and harden network segmentation to limit exposure of the PowerPanel Enterprise interface.

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