CVE-2022-0814 in Ubigeo de Perú para Woocommerce Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/09/2022
The Ubigeo de Perú para Woocommerce WordPress plugin before 3.6.4 does not properly sanitise and escape some parameters before using them in SQL statements via various AJAX actions, some of which are available to unauthenticated users, leading to SQL Injections
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/12/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0814 affects the Ubigeo de Perú para WooCommerce WordPress plugin version 3.6.3 and earlier, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the plugin to SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization and escaping mechanisms within the plugin's codebase, particularly when processing parameters in SQL statements through various AJAX actions. The flaw specifically impacts the plugin's handling of user-supplied data, creating opportunities for malicious actors to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the plugin's failure to properly sanitize and escape parameters before incorporating them into SQL queries executed via AJAX endpoints. Several of these endpoints are accessible to unauthenticated users, significantly expanding the attack surface and making the vulnerability particularly dangerous. This design flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through carefully crafted input parameters, potentially leading to data extraction, modification, or deletion within the affected WordPress installation. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands as a code injection weakness. Attackers can exploit this through the plugin's AJAX actions that process user input without adequate validation, enabling them to manipulate the underlying database structure and execute arbitrary commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it can result in complete database exposure and potential system compromise. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could access customer information, order details, user credentials, and other sensitive data stored within the WordPress database. The unauthenticated nature of the attack means that malicious actors do not require valid credentials to exploit the flaw, making it particularly attractive for automated attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes the use of vulnerabilities in applications to gain unauthorized access to systems. The affected WooCommerce plugin environment may also expose additional attack vectors through the compromised database access, potentially enabling further lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-0814 should prioritize immediate plugin updates to version 3.6.4 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the SQL injection vulnerability. System administrators should also implement proper input validation and output escaping mechanisms within their WordPress environments, ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes rigorous sanitization before database processing. Network monitoring solutions should be configured to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring tools can provide additional layers of protection. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their WordPress installations to identify other potentially vulnerable plugins and ensure that all third-party components are regularly updated. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and conducting regular security audits to prevent similar flaws from occurring in future software implementations.