CVE-2022-24601 in Luocms
Summary
by MITRE • 03/10/2022
Luocms v2.0 is affected by SQL Injection in /admin/manager/admin_mod.php. An attacker can obtain sensitive information through SQL injection statements.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2022
Luocms version 2.0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability in the administrative management component located at /admin/manager/admin_mod.php. This flaw allows unauthorized attackers to execute malicious sql commands against the underlying database system through improperly validated input parameters. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql query constructions, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database operations and extract confidential information. The attack vector specifically targets the administrative interface where privilege escalation and data exfiltration become possible through carefully crafted sql injection payloads. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category of CWE-89 sql injection, which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws in the industry. The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it enables attackers to potentially gain full administrative control over the cms system, modify user credentials, delete critical database records, and establish persistent access points within the target environment. According to the mitre att&ck framework, this vulnerability maps to the technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in software applications and T1078 for valid accounts, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access with administrative privileges. The affected luocms version represents a significant security risk for organizations relying on this content management system, particularly those handling sensitive user data or business-critical information. Organizations utilizing this cms version should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other components of the system architecture. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and secure coding practices in web application development, as sql injection remains one of the top ten web application security risks according to owasp top ten project. Immediate patching of the affected luocms version is strongly recommended to prevent potential exploitation by threat actors who continuously scan for and exploit such vulnerabilities in public-facing web applications.