Mautic — CraftedSignal Threat Feedhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/mautic/Trending threats, MITRE ATT&CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.Hugoenhello@craftedsignal.iohello@craftedsignal.ioFri, 29 May 2026 08:38:30 +0000Mautic SQL Injection Vulnerabilityhttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-mautic-sqli/Fri, 29 May 2026 08:38:30 +0000hello@craftedsignal.iohttps://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-mautic-sqli/A remote, authenticated attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Mautic to perform a SQL injection attack, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification.A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Mautic, a marketing automation platform. This vulnerability allows a remote, authenticated attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the application’s database queries. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of existing data, or even complete database compromise. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have valid user credentials, limiting the scope of potential attacks. However, the impact of a successful attack could be significant, especially for organizations that rely on Mautic for managing customer data and marketing campaigns. Defenders should implement appropriate security measures to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Attack Chain

  1. The attacker obtains valid user credentials for a Mautic instance. This could be achieved through phishing, credential stuffing, or other means.
  2. The attacker logs into the Mautic application with the compromised credentials.
  3. The attacker identifies an endpoint within the Mautic application that is vulnerable to SQL injection. This could be a form field, API endpoint, or any other input vector that is not properly sanitized.
  4. The attacker crafts a malicious SQL query designed to extract sensitive data or modify existing data.
  5. The attacker injects the malicious SQL query into the vulnerable endpoint.
  6. The Mautic application executes the injected SQL query against its database.
  7. The database returns the results of the injected query to the Mautic application.
  8. The attacker receives the results of the injected query, allowing them to access sensitive data or modify existing data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability could lead to a range of negative consequences. Attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and purchase histories. This data could be used for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious purposes. Attackers could also modify existing data within the Mautic database, potentially disrupting marketing campaigns or causing data corruption. In severe cases, attackers could gain complete control of the database, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the server. The number of victims and specific sectors targeted are currently unknown.

Recommendation

  • Deploy the Sigma rule to detect potential SQL injection attempts against Mautic instances and tune for your environment.
  • Apply the latest security patches and updates for Mautic as soon as they are available.
  • Implement strong input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent SQL injection attacks.
  • Enforce the principle of least privilege to limit the impact of compromised user accounts.
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