CVE-2017-17829 in Bus Booking Script
Summary
by MITRE
Bus Booking Script has SQL Injection via the admin/view_seatseller.php sp_id parameter or the admin/view_member.php memid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/17/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17829 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Bus Booking Script application that exposes sensitive database operations to unauthorized manipulation. This vulnerability specifically targets two administrative endpoints: admin/view_seatseller.php and admin/view_member.php, where parameters sp_id and memid respectively serve as entry points for malicious SQL commands. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the application's backend processing logic, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL statements that bypass authentication mechanisms and directly interact with the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a dangerous input validation flaw that occurs when user-supplied data is improperly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that manipulate the sp_id or memid parameters to execute unauthorized database operations such as data extraction, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can enable complete database compromise, allowing attackers to escalate privileges and potentially gain full administrative control over the application's backend systems. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it targets administrative interfaces that typically require elevated permissions, making the exploitation more impactful.
Operationally, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations utilizing the Bus Booking Script application as it provides attackers with direct access to sensitive user information, booking records, and potentially financial data stored within the database. The exploitation process involves sending specially crafted HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads through the vulnerable parameters, which when processed by the application, result in unauthorized database queries. This vulnerability can be exploited by both authenticated and unauthenticated attackers depending on the application's access controls, potentially leading to data breaches, service disruption, and compliance violations. The impact is compounded by the fact that administrative interfaces often contain sensitive operational data that can be leveraged for further attacks within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17829 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations must ensure that all user-supplied parameters are properly sanitized and validated before being incorporated into database queries. The recommended approach includes implementing prepared statements and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the vulnerable admin endpoints. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege by restricting database access permissions for application accounts and implementing web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. Security patches should be applied immediately to address this vulnerability, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other application components. The remediation process should also include implementing proper error handling to prevent information leakage and establishing monitoring mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1046 which addresses network service scanning, as attackers may use these techniques to identify and exploit such vulnerabilities within their target environments.