Visual Planning REST API 2.0 Authentication Bypass

Posted on 06 April 2024

A wildcard injection inside a prepared SQL statement was found in an undocumented Visual Planning 8 REST API route. The combination of fuzzy matching (via LIKE operator) and user-controlled input allows exfiltrating the REST API key based on distinguishable server responses. If exploited, attackers are able to gain administrative access to the REST API version 2.0.