CVE-2018-11372 in eSwap
Summary
by MITRE
iScripts eSwap v2.4 has SQL injection via the wishlistdetailed.php User Panel ToId parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-11372 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the iScripts eSwap v2.4 web application, specifically targeting the User Panel functionality. This vulnerability manifests through the wishlistdetailed.php script where the ToId parameter is improperly validated and sanitized, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution process. The affected application employs insufficient input validation mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into backend database operations, thereby exposing sensitive information and system resources to unauthorized access.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands as a primary weakness. Attackers can leverage this flaw by crafting malicious payloads through the ToId parameter in the wishlistdetailed.php endpoint, potentially executing unauthorized database queries that could retrieve, modify, or delete sensitive user data including personal information, account credentials, and transaction records. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user inputs are directly concatenated into SQL statements without proper parameterization or input sanitization, creating a classic SQL injection attack vector that aligns with the techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 technique for exploitation of vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential lateral movement within network environments. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to escalate privileges, access administrative functions, or establish persistent backdoors within the application infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire eSwap platform, potentially exposing thousands of user accounts and their associated data to unauthorized access. Organizations relying on this vulnerable version face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage due to the exposure of sensitive user information through the unfiltered database access.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the iScripts eSwap v2.4 application to the latest secure version that addresses the SQL injection flaw through proper input validation and parameterized query execution. Implementing proper input sanitization measures including the use of prepared statements and stored procedures would prevent the concatenation of user input into SQL commands. Network-based mitigations such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection attempts targeting the specific endpoint. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in the application architecture, while implementing proper access controls and database privilege management to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.