CVE-2022-23882 in TuziCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2022
TuziCMS 2.0.6 is affected by SQL injection in \App\Manage\Controller\BannerController.class.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2022
TuziCMS version 2.0.6 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability located within the BannerController.class.php file in the manage controller directory. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and improper parameter handling when processing user-supplied data in the banner management functionality. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database layer through improperly sanitized input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability follows a classic sql injection pattern where user-controllable variables are concatenated directly into sql query strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. When an attacker manipulates input fields related to banner management operations, the application fails to validate or escape special sql characters, enabling the execution of unauthorized database commands. This issue manifests in the \App\Manage\Controller\BannerController.class.php file where sql queries are constructed using user-provided data, creating an attack surface for malicious sql payload injection.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. An attacker who successfully exploits this sql injection flaw can gain unauthorized access to the entire database underlying the TuziCMS application, potentially leading to data theft, data corruption, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform read operations to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, and system configuration details. Additionally, the attacker could execute write operations to modify or delete database records, potentially disrupting service availability and compromising data integrity. The attack could also facilitate privilege escalation within the database environment, allowing for further lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
Security professionals should address this vulnerability through immediate patching of the affected TuziCMS version to the latest available release that contains the necessary sql injection mitigations. The recommended remediation involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application's data access layer, specifically within the BannerController class. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts, conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, and establish proper database access controls to limit the impact of potential successful attacks. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and represents a critical threat that maps to several ATT&CK tactics including credential access, defense evasion, and privilege escalation. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that all sql injection vectors have been properly addressed and that the application maintains proper input sanitization across all user-facing interfaces.