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RCE via SQL Injection in Popular CMSV6 Vehicle Monitoring System

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Hi, I'm Sharon, a product manager at Chaitin Tech. We build SafeLine, an open-source Web Application Firewall built for real-world threats. While SafeLine focuses on HTTP-layer protection, our emergency response center monitors and responds to RCE and authentication vulnerabilities across the stack to help developers stay safe.

CMSV6, a vehicle GPS tracking and monitoring platform by Tongtianxing, offers real-time location, video surveillance, and fleet management features. It's widely used in logistics and transportation to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

In March 2024, a critical vulnerability was disclosed affecting CMSV6 <= v7.33.0.2_20240305, which allows attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) through a SQL injection flaw.


Vulnerability Overview

What happened?

The CMSV6 backend fails to properly sanitize user input before including it in SQL queries. As a result, an attacker can craft malicious input that manipulates the database engineβ€”leading not just to data leakage, but also file write operations.

This SQLi vulnerability enables attackers to write arbitrary files to the server and eventually execute system-level commands remotely.

Impact

  • Full RCE on the target server
  • Sensitive data exposure
  • System compromise and lateral movement
  • Use of the server as a pivot for further attacks

Affected Version

  • CMSV6 Fleet Monitoring System ≀ v7.33.0.2_20240305

Workarounds & Fixes

Temporary Mitigation

Until you can patch, apply the following precautions:

  1. Do NOT expose CMSV6 systems to the public internet.
  2. Use network ACLs or firewalls to restrict access to trusted IPs only.
  3. Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block SQLi attempts (e.g., SafeLine).

Permanent Fix

The vendor has released an updated version. Visit the official website to download the latest version or contact their support:

πŸ‘‰ http://www.g-sky.cn/list-70-1.html


Detection Tool

You can use X-POC, an open-source remote scanner, to verify whether your CMSV6 instance is vulnerable:

xpoc -r 420 -t http://target-ip
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Tool links:


Product Detection Support

Product Detection Support
Yuntu Supports fingerprint + PoC-based detection
Dongjian Supports detection via behavioral scanning
SafeLine Virtual patch and behavior detection supported
Quanshi Default behavior detection support

Timeline

  • March 5, 2024 – Vendor released patched version
  • March 15, 2024 – Vulnerability disclosed online
  • March 15, 2024 – Chaitin Security Team reproduced and analyzed the flaw
  • March 15, 2024 – Public advisory published by Chaitin Emergency Response Center

Final Thoughts

This vulnerability is dangerous not just because of its severity, but because of its simplicity. A single crafted input can compromise your entire server.

If you're using CMSV6 or know someone who is, make sure the system is not exposed and is updated immediately.


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