CVE-2017-17941 in Single Theater Booking
Summary
by MITRE
PHP Scripts Mall Single Theater Booking has SQL Injection via the admin/movieview.php movieid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/14/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17941 affects the PHP Scripts Mall Single Theater Booking application, specifically targeting the admin/movieview.php script through the movieid parameter. This represents a critical security flaw that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious SQL commands against the underlying database system. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's parameter handling mechanism, creating an entry point for database manipulation attacks.
This SQL injection vulnerability operates through the movieid parameter in the admin/movieview.php endpoint, where user-supplied input is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can manipulate database operations, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it targets administrative functionality, potentially allowing privilege escalation and full system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information including user credentials, booking details, and theater management data. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, allowing attackers to modify or delete critical information, inject malicious content, or establish persistent backdoors within the application infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the application's integrity and confidentiality, potentially disrupting theater operations and compromising customer data privacy. Organizations using this software face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations, particularly in environments where personal information is processed.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17941 should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries and input validation mechanisms to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach includes implementing proper input sanitization, using prepared statements with parameterized queries, and enforcing strict access controls for administrative functions. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, while conducting comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, and network segmentation should be implemented to limit potential attack surfaces. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing database-related security breaches.