High Severity SQL Injection Vulnerability Found

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This code security report highlights a critical security vulnerability detected in the SAST-Test-Repo project. The scan, conducted on November 12, 2025, revealed a high-severity SQL Injection flaw. This report provides a detailed overview of the findings, including the affected file, data flows, and remediation suggestions.

Scan Metadata

  • Latest Scan: 2025-11-12 10:13PM
  • Total Findings: 1
  • New Findings: 1
  • Resolved Findings: 0
  • Tested Project Files: 1
  • Detected Programming Languages: Java*, Secrets

Most Relevant Findings

The following table summarizes the most critical finding from the scan:

Severity Vulnerability Type CWE File Data Flows Detected Violated Workflows Violation Priority Violation SLA
High SQL Injection CWE-89 SQLInjection.java:38 1 2025-11-12 10:13PM SAST-workflow4b1f4841-15f2-4154-ac5c-c399e88fe9c6 HIGH

Understanding the SQL Injection Vulnerability

SQL Injection (SQLI) is a critical web security vulnerability that allows attackers to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database. Attackers can view, bypass security measures, modify, or delete data in the database. In some cases, an attacker may even be able to take control of the database server. This vulnerability arises when user-supplied input is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The consequences of a successful SQL injection attack can be devastating, leading to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.

In the context of this report, the SQL Injection vulnerability was found in the SQLInjection.java file at line 38. The vulnerability stems from the construction of an SQL query using string concatenation, directly embedding user-provided data into the query. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially compromising the entire database. The data flow analysis indicates that the user input is read and then used in several steps before finally being incorporated into the vulnerable SQL query. Understanding the data flow is crucial for devising effective remediation strategies.

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with this vulnerability is CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command. This classification provides a standardized way to understand and address the vulnerability. Furthermore, this finding is associated with the SAST-workflow, indicating the specific automated security workflow that detected the issue. The violation priority is marked as HIGH, underscoring the urgency with which this vulnerability needs to be addressed.

Vulnerable Code and Data Flows

Delving deeper into the specifics, the vulnerable code segment is located within the SQLInjection.java file, spanning lines 34-43:

https://github.com/SAST-UP-DP-DEV-env/SAST-Test-Repo-b58d7cd5-9b4f-430d-9e31-27be4db2e2bb/blob/e0ae87e8303f69b90af9dece76373d363f029828/SQLInjection.java#L34-L43

The data flow analysis reveals the path of the potentially malicious data:

The vulnerability arises because the code directly incorporates user-provided input into an SQL query without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially compromising the entire database. It’s crucial to understand this data flow to implement effective security measures.

Remediation and Training Resources

To effectively address the SQL Injection vulnerability, consider the following remediation suggestion:

Remediate the SQL Injection vulnerability by using PreparedStatement instead of Statement in the injectableQueryAvailability method.

This approach ensures that user-provided input is treated as data rather than executable code, effectively preventing SQL injection attacks. PreparedStatement helps prevent SQL injection attacks by ensuring that user-supplied data is treated as parameters and not as part of the SQL command itself. When using PreparedStatement, the SQL query is precompiled, and the parameters are passed separately. This prevents attackers from injecting malicious SQL code through user inputs.

To further enhance your understanding and skills in preventing SQL Injection vulnerabilities, consider the following resources:

These resources offer valuable insights into the nature of SQL Injection vulnerabilities, prevention techniques, and best practices for secure coding. Investing in training and education is crucial for building a security-conscious development team.

Automated Remediation

For faster remediation, you can use the following command to open a pull request with the suggested fix:

/mend code remediate pull-request dfb2398a-a557-48d6-9911-39c485d15033 Optional Comment

Additionally, you can provide feedback on the remediation suggestion using the following commands:

/mend code remediate feedback positive dfb2398a-a557-48d6-9911-39c485d15033 Optional Comment
/mend code remediate feedback negative dfb2398a-a557-48d6-9911-39c485d15033 Optional Comment

Findings Overview

The following table provides an overview of the findings based on severity, vulnerability type, CWE, and language:

Severity Vulnerability Type CWE Language Count
High SQL Injection CWE-89 Java* 1

This report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing the SQL Injection vulnerability identified in the SAST-Test-Repo project. By following the remediation suggestions and leveraging the provided training resources, you can significantly improve the security posture of your application.

For more information on SQL Injection and its prevention, visit the OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) website.