CVE-2022-25228 in CandidATS
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2022
CandidATS Version 3.0.0 Beta allows an authenticated user to inject SQL queries in '/index.php?m=settings&a=show' via the 'userID' parameter, in '/index.php?m=candidates&a=show' via the 'candidateID', in '/index.php?m=joborders&a=show' via the 'jobOrderID' and '/index.php?m=companies&a=show' via the 'companyID' parameter
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/18/2022
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in CandidATS version 3.0.0 Beta that affects multiple application endpoints. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters within the web application's database interaction layers. Attackers with authenticated access can exploit this weakness by manipulating specific parameters to inject malicious sql commands that bypass normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The affected parameters include userID in the settings module, candidateID in the candidates module, jobOrderID in the joborders module, and companyID in the companies module, all of which are processed without proper input filtering. This vulnerability directly maps to cwe-89 sql injection as defined by the common weakness enumeration catalog, which classifies it as a direct injection of sql commands into database queries. The attack vector operates through the web application's user interface where authenticated users can submit crafted payloads through url parameters, making it particularly dangerous as it leverages legitimate user sessions to execute unauthorized database operations. The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows for complete database compromise, enabling attackers to read, modify, or delete sensitive information including candidate records, job orders, company data, and potentially user credentials. This represents a significant escalation of privileges from authenticated user to database administrator level access, as the injected sql commands can bypass normal application security controls and directly interact with the underlying database. The vulnerability also aligns with attack technique t1071.004 application layer protocol network protocol traffic filtering within the mitre att&ck framework, as it exploits the application's handling of http request parameters to manipulate database operations. The exploitation requires minimal privileges since the attacker only needs authenticated access to the application, making it particularly dangerous in environments where user access controls are not properly enforced. Organizations should immediately implement input validation measures including parameterized queries, proper escaping of special characters, and comprehensive output encoding to prevent sql injection attacks. Additionally, regular security assessments and web application firewalls should be deployed to detect and prevent such attacks. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in web applications, particularly when handling user-supplied data that interfaces with database systems. Given the widespread nature of this vulnerability across multiple application modules, it represents a systemic security flaw that requires comprehensive remediation rather than isolated patching approaches. The risk assessment should consider potential data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage that could result from unauthorized database access through this sql injection vulnerability.