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March 31, 2025
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How to Fix CVE-2025-3011: A Critical SQL Injection Vulnerability in SOOP-CLM


Instructional graphic on fixing CVE-2025-3011 vulnerability.

SOOP-CLM, a contract lifecycle management solution by PiExtract, is facing a critical security flaw. This article addresses CVE-2025-3011, a severe SQL Injection vulnerability within SOOP-CLM. Security professionals in DevSecOps, application security, product security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and security operations roles need to understand this threat and apply the necessary remediations to protect their systems. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the vulnerability, its potential impact, and practical steps for mitigation, empowering security teams to defend against potential exploitation.

A Short Introduction to SOOP-CLM

SOOP-CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) from PiExtract is a solution designed to streamline and automate the management of contracts throughout their lifecycle. It typically includes features for contract creation, negotiation, approval, execution, tracking, and renewal. By centralizing contract-related processes, SOOP-CLM aims to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance compliance for organizations.

Summary of CVE-2025-3011

  • CVE ID: CVE-2025-3011

  • Description: SQL Injection vulnerability in SOOP-CLM from PiExtract that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database system.

  • CVSS Score: 9.8 (Critical)

  • CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE-2025-3011 represents a significant threat due to its potential for unauthenticated remote exploitation. The vulnerability exists because SOOP-CLM fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of sensitive data within the SOOP-CLM database. Given the criticality of contract data for most organizations, the complete compromise of the system can have drastic consequences.

Impact of CVE-2025-3011

The impact of a successful SQL Injection attack against SOOP-CLM can be devastating. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and directly interact with the underlying database. This opens the door to a wide range of malicious activities, including:

  • Data Breach: Gaining unauthorized access to confidential contract data, including financial terms, customer information, and proprietary agreements.

  • Data Manipulation: Modifying or corrupting contract data, leading to legal and financial repercussions.

  • Data Deletion: Deleting critical contract records, disrupting business operations and potentially causing irreparable damage.

  • System Compromise: Executing arbitrary commands on the database server, potentially leading to full system takeover.

The high CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the severity of these potential consequences. The vulnerability's easy exploitability combined with the high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact makes it a critical risk that requires immediate attention.

Products Affected by CVE-2025-3011

Product Version(s) Affected
SOOP-CLM All versions

It is crucial to note that all versions of SOOP-CLM are currently considered vulnerable to CVE-2025-3011. PiExtract has not yet released information regarding non-affected or exempted products. Organizations using SOOP-CLM in any capacity should immediately begin assessing their risk and implementing the recommended mitigation strategies.

How to Check Your Product is Vulnerable?

Due to the nature of SQL injection vulnerabilities, directly identifying if your SOOP-CLM instance is vulnerable requires specific testing. Here's how to check:

  1. Input Fuzzing: Identify all input fields within the SOOP-CLM application that interact with the database. This includes search boxes, login forms, and any other areas where users can enter data.

  2. SQL Injection Payloads: Use common SQL injection payloads in these input fields. Examples include:

    • ' OR '1'='1

    • "; DROP TABLE users; --

    • ' UNION SELECT username, password FROM users --

  3. Monitor Responses: Analyze the application's responses for any signs of SQL errors or unexpected behavior. Successful injection may result in:

    • Error messages containing SQL syntax.

    • Display of unauthorized data.

    • Changes in application behavior.

  4. Database Logs: Examine the database logs for any unusual or malformed SQL queries originating from the SOOP-CLM application.

  5. Automated Scanners: Utilize web application vulnerability scanners with SQL injection detection capabilities. Configure the scanner to target your SOOP-CLM instance and review the results for potential vulnerabilities.

How to Fix the Vulnerability?

Currently, there is no official patch available from PiExtract to address CVE-2025-3011. In the absence of a patch, the following mitigation strategies are crucial:

  1. Isolate Affected Systems: Immediately isolate affected SOOP-CLM systems from untrusted networks to minimize the attack surface.

  2. Input Validation and Parameterized Queries: Implement rigorous input validation on all user-supplied data. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements with escaped input to prevent SQL injection. This is the most effective long-term solution.

  3. Least Privilege: Apply the principle of least privilege to database accounts used by SOOP-CLM. Grant only the necessary permissions to perform required operations.

  4. Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules in front of SOOP-CLM to filter malicious requests.

  5. Security Audits: Conduct thorough security audits of database interaction points within SOOP-CLM.

  6. Database Monitoring: Monitor database logs for suspicious query patterns and potential injection attempts.

  7. Stay Informed: Monitor official channels for any security updates or patches related to this vulnerability. Regularly check PiExtract's website and security advisories for announcements.

By implementing these workarounds and closely monitoring SOOP-CLM systems, organizations can significantly reduce their risk exposure until a patch is released. Continuous vigilance and proactive security measures are essential to protect against potential exploitation of CVE-2025-3011.

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Arun KL

Arun KL is a cybersecurity professional with 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud security, vulnerability management, Penetration Testing, security operations, and incident response. He is adept at designing and implementing robust security solutions to safeguard systems and data. Arun holds multiple industry certifications including CCNA, CCNA Security, RHCE, CEH, and AWS Security.

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