📄 Description (English)
Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO 2.0.5 contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to extract usernames and password hashes from the tbl_users database table. Attackers can exploit the /frontend/get_article_suggestion/ endpoint by crafting malicious search parameters to progressively guess and retrieve user credentials through boolean-based inference techniques.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2020-37004 is a blind SQL injection vulnerability in Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO 2.0.5 affecting the /frontend/get_article_suggestion/ endpoint. Attackers can extract usernames and password hashes from the database through boolean-based inference techniques without requiring authentication. While no public exploit exists, the vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using this CRM system, particularly those managing sensitive project and user data.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 25, 2026 15:50
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO 2.0.5 face critical risk, particularly in: (1) Government agencies managing project portfolios and sensitive administrative data; (2) Banking and financial institutions using CRM for client relationship management; (3) Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) managing customer projects; (4) Healthcare organizations storing patient-related project data; (5) Energy sector contractors managing ARAMCO-related projects. The blind SQL injection enables credential theft, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive project information, financial data, and customer records subject to SAMA and NCA regulatory requirements.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government
Banking
Telecommunications
Healthcare
Energy
Construction
Consulting
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all instances of Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO 2.0.5 in your environment
2. Restrict network access to the /frontend/get_article_suggestion/ endpoint using WAF rules or network ACLs
3. Monitor database access logs for suspicious query patterns
4. Force password reset for all CRM users immediately
PATCHING:
1. Upgrade to the latest patched version of Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO (version > 2.0.5)
2. Apply vendor security patches as soon as available
3. Test patches in non-production environment before deployment
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns in search parameters
2. Use parameterized queries and prepared statements in all database interactions
3. Implement input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied parameters
4. Enable SQL query logging and anomaly detection
5. Restrict database user permissions to minimum required privileges
DETECTION:
1. Monitor for multiple failed boolean-based SQL inference attempts in /frontend/get_article_suggestion/ logs
2. Alert on unusual database query patterns or timing-based queries
3. Track failed authentication attempts following CRM access
4. Implement IDS/IPS signatures for SQL injection patterns
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع نسخ Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO 2.0.5 في بيئتك
2. تقييد الوصول إلى نقطة النهاية /frontend/get_article_suggestion/ باستخدام قواعد WAF أو ACLs الشبكة
3. مراقبة سجلات الوصول إلى قاعدة البيانات للأنماط المريبة
4. فرض إعادة تعيين كلمة المرور لجميع مستخدمي CRM فوراً
التصحيح:
1. الترقية إلى أحدث إصدار مصحح من Ultimate Project Manager CRM PRO (الإصدار > 2.0.5)
2. تطبيق تصحيحات الأمان من المورد عند توفرها
3. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج قبل النشر
الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. تنفيذ قواعد جدار الحماية (WAF) لحجب أنماط حقن SQL في معاملات البحث
2. استخدام الاستعلامات المعاملة والعبارات المحضرة في جميع تفاعلات قاعدة البيانات
3. تنفيذ التحقق من صحة المدخلات والتطهير لجميع معاملات المستخدم
4. تفعيل تسجيل استعلامات SQL والكشف عن الشذوذ
5. تقييد أذونات مستخدم قاعدة البيانات للحد الأدنى المطلوب
الكشف:
1. مراقبة محاولات الاستدلال المنطقي المتعددة الفاشلة في سجلات /frontend/get_article_suggestion/
2. التنبيه على أنماط استعلامات قاعدة البيانات غير العادية أو الاستعلامات المستندة إلى التوقيت
3. تتبع محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة بعد الوصول إلى CRM
4. تنفيذ توقيعات IDS/IPS لأنماط حقن SQL
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.12.3.1 - Event logging
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification
PR.DS-2 - Data security and protection
DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring of anomalous activity
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures
A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
Requirement 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
Requirement 6.2 - Security patches and updates
Requirement 10.2 - User access logging