CVE-2024-0890 hongmaple octopus edit sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 25 Jan 2024 Updated 3 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the department edit feature to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-0890?

CVE-2024-0890 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in hongmaple octopus, published on 25 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in hongmaple octopus 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /system/dept/edit. The manipulation of the argument ancestors leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. VDB-252042 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0890?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hongmaple Octopus.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0890?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0890 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2024-0890 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0890 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8vq-83x4-3f9x.