CVE-2022-2067 in RosarioSIS
Summary
by MITRE • 06/13/2022
SQL Injection in GitHub repository francoisjacquet/rosariosis prior to 9.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/15/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-2067 represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the francoisjacquet/rosariosis GitHub repository affecting versions prior to 9.0. This issue resides within an educational management system designed for schools and educational institutions, making it particularly concerning given the sensitive nature of the data it handles. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and improper parameter handling in database query construction, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted user inputs.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query strings. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through input fields that are subsequently processed by the database engine without adequate protection mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses, where the application does not adequately validate or escape user inputs before using them in database queries. The attack vector typically involves manipulation of parameters that control database access, potentially enabling unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive educational information including student records, personal details, academic performance data, and administrative information. The consequences of such an attack could include identity theft, privacy violations, and potential regulatory compliance issues under various data protection frameworks. Given that this system serves educational institutions, the compromised data could include minors' information, making the vulnerability particularly severe from a privacy and security standpoint. The attack could also facilitate privilege escalation within the application, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain administrative access to the system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-2067 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected software to version 9.0 or later, where the SQL injection vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent user inputs from being interpreted as SQL commands. The implementation of prepared statements and stored procedures with proper parameter binding provides robust protection against SQL injection attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The remediation process should align with security best practices outlined in frameworks such as the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines, ensuring comprehensive protection against similar vulnerabilities in the future.