CVE-2022-1685 in Five Minute Webshop Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 06/08/2022
The Five Minute Webshop WordPress plugin through 1.3.2 does not properly validate and sanitise the orderby parameter before using it in a SQL statement via the Manage Products admin page, leading to an SQL Injection
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/11/2022
The Five Minute Webshop WordPress plugin version 1.3.2 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability that arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization of the orderby parameter within the Manage Products admin interface. This flaw represents a classic sql injection vulnerability where malicious actors can manipulate the orderby parameter to inject arbitrary sql commands into the backend database queries. The vulnerability specifically affects the plugin's administrative functionality, where users with appropriate privileges can trigger the sql injection by manipulating the orderby parameter during product management operations. This issue falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection flaws as a fundamental security vulnerability in web applications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker accesses the Manage Products admin page and modifies the orderby parameter to include malicious sql payloads. The plugin fails to properly sanitize or validate this input before incorporating it into sql queries, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates within the admin context where elevated privileges are typically required, making it a potential vector for privilege escalation attacks. Attackers could potentially extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even gain complete control over the affected wordpress installation. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under the T1190 technique for exploitation of vulnerabilities, specifically targeting the web application layer.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and business disruption. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can access customer information, product details, and potentially administrative credentials stored within the wordpress database. The vulnerability affects any wordpress installation running the Five Minute Webshop plugin version 1.3.2 or earlier, making it a widespread concern for businesses relying on this plugin for their e-commerce operations. The sql injection attack vector can be particularly damaging in environments where the database contains sensitive customer data, payment information, or proprietary business data. Organizations using this plugin face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to compromised customer information and system integrity.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate plugin updates to the latest available version where the sql injection flaw has been addressed. System administrators should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures for all user-supplied parameters, particularly those used in database queries. The recommended approach includes implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent malicious sql code execution, along with proper access controls to limit administrative privileges to authorized personnel only. Additional security measures such as web application firewalls and regular security audits can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring to identify suspicious sql queries that may indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party plugins and following secure coding practices to prevent sql injection attacks in web applications.