CVE-2020-36072 in Tailor Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/06/2023
SQL injection vulnerability found in Tailor Management System v.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/24/2023
The SQL injection vulnerability identified in CVE-2020-36072 affects the Tailor Management System version 1, representing a critical security flaw that enables remote code execution through improper input validation. This vulnerability resides within the system's handling of the id parameter, which serves as the primary attack vector for malicious actors seeking to exploit the application's database interface. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementation, creating an environment where attacker-controlled data can be directly interpreted as executable SQL commands.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. When the id parameter is processed, the system directly concatenates user input into SQL statements without appropriate sanitization measures, allowing attackers to manipulate the query structure through malicious input sequences. This weakness aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution flaw indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system and potentially escalate privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents severe consequences for organizations utilizing the Tailor Management System, as it allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, and potentially establish persistent access to the system. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from any location without requiring physical access to the network, making the system particularly vulnerable to widespread exploitation. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include full system compromise, as successful exploitation can lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement within the network, and potential data exfiltration across multiple organizational boundaries.
The vulnerability's exploitation aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploitation of remote services. Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper database access controls to address this weakness. Organizations must also establish comprehensive monitoring solutions to detect anomalous database query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The remediation process requires thorough code review to ensure all input parameters are properly sanitized, implementation of web application firewalls, and regular security testing to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future releases. Additionally, the system should be updated to use prepared statements or stored procedures that separate SQL code from user input, thereby preventing the injection of malicious SQL commands through the id parameter.