📄 Description (English)
OpenSTAManager is an open source management software for technical assistance and invoicing. In version 2.9.8 and prior, there is a SQL Injection vulnerability in the Stampe Module. At time of publication, no known patch exists.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
OpenSTAManager versions 2.9.8 and prior contain a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in the Stampe Module (CVSS 8.8) that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and potentially compromise sensitive business data. With public exploits available, this poses an immediate threat to organizations using this open-source management software for technical assistance and invoicing operations. Urgent patching to version 2.9.9 or later is required to mitigate exploitation risks.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 22, 2026 06:14
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations in accounting/invoicing services, technical support firms, and SMEs using OpenSTAManager for business operations face direct risk of data breach affecting financial records, customer information, and operational continuity. Government entities and healthcare providers using this software for administrative functions are particularly vulnerable. The vulnerability could expose sensitive business intelligence, financial data, and customer PII stored in the application database, with potential regulatory implications under SAMA and NCA oversight.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Accounting and Invoicing Services
Technical Support and Maintenance Firms
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Government Administrative Departments
Healthcare Providers (Administrative Functions)
Telecommunications Service Providers
Energy Sector (Administrative Operations)
Financial Services (Non-Banking)
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.5
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running OpenSTAManager versions 2.9.8 or earlier using network scanning and asset inventory tools
2. Isolate affected systems from production networks if immediate patching is not feasible
3. Review database access logs for suspicious SQL queries or unusual data access patterns
4. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the Stampe Module
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade OpenSTAManager to version 2.9.9 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environment before deployment
3. Backup all databases before applying patches
4. Verify patch application by checking version numbers and testing Stampe Module functionality
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching delayed):
1. Restrict network access to OpenSTAManager to authorized IP ranges only
2. Implement database-level access controls and principle of least privilege
3. Enable comprehensive SQL query logging and monitoring
4. Deploy IDS/IPS signatures to detect SQL injection attempts
5. Implement input validation and parameterized queries at application layer if source code accessible
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, DROP, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) in HTTP requests to /stampe endpoints
2. Alert on database error messages returned in HTTP responses
3. Track unusual database query patterns or high-volume queries from application user
4. Monitor for encoded SQL injection attempts (URL encoding, hex encoding, Unicode)
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل OpenSTAManager الإصدار 2.9.8 أو أقدم
2. عزل الأنظمة المتأثرة عن شبكات الإنتاج إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً
3. مراجعة سجلات الوصول إلى قاعدة البيانات للاستعلامات المريبة
4. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب لحجب هجمات حقن SQL
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية OpenSTAManager إلى الإصدار 2.9.9 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج
3. عمل نسخة احتياطية من قواعد البيانات قبل التصحيح
4. التحقق من تطبيق التصحيح بشكل صحيح
الضوابط البديلة:
1. تقييد الوصول إلى OpenSTAManager للعناوين المصرح بها فقط
2. تطبيق ضوابط الوصول على مستوى قاعدة البيانات
3. تفعيل تسجيل استعلامات SQL الشامل
4. نشر توقيعات كشف الاختراق
5. تطبيق التحقق من صحة المدخلات
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة كلمات SQL في طلبات HTTP
2. التنبيه على رسائل خطأ قاعدة البيانات
3. تتبع أنماط الاستعلام غير العادية
4. مراقبة محاولات حقن SQL المشفرة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - User access management
ECC 2024 A.12.4.1 - Event logging and monitoring
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset management and inventory
SAMA CSF PR.DS-1 - Data security and protection
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and analysis
SAMA CSF RS.MI-1 - Incident response and mitigation
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.3.1 - User access provisioning
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.4.1 - Event logging
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 10.2 - User access logging and monitoring
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
devcode:openstamanager