CVE-2022-25399 in Simple Real Estate Portal System
Summary
by MITRE • 03/03/2022
Simple Real Estate Portal System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/04/2022
The Simple Real Estate Portal System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability classified as SQL injection through the id parameter, representing a fundamental flaw in input validation and data handling practices. This vulnerability exists within the web application's backend processing logic where user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into SQL query constructions without proper sanitization or parameterization. The id parameter serves as the primary entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database queries, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information and system compromise.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is concatenated or embedded into SQL commands. The attack vector exploits the application's failure to implement proper input validation mechanisms, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the id parameter. When the application processes user input through this parameter, it directly incorporates the value into database queries without adequate escaping or parameter binding, creating an environment where malicious SQL commands can be executed with the privileges of the database user account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized system access. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract confidential real estate listings, user credentials, personal information, and financial data stored within the application's database. The vulnerability also permits privilege escalation attacks where malicious actors can manipulate database permissions or execute administrative commands. Additionally, the compromised system may serve as a launching point for further attacks within the network infrastructure, particularly if the database user has elevated privileges or if the application shares resources with other systems.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized query implementations to address this vulnerability effectively. The recommended approach involves replacing direct string concatenation with proper parameterized queries or prepared statements that separate SQL code from data. Input validation should be enforced at multiple levels including application firewall rules, web application security controls, and database-level restrictions. Network segmentation and privilege minimization practices should be implemented to limit potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, particularly focusing on areas where user input directly influences database operations.
The attack surface for this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1046 for network service scanning to identify vulnerable endpoints. Organizations should monitor network traffic for suspicious patterns indicating SQL injection attempts and implement intrusion detection systems to alert on potentially malicious database query patterns. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to security frameworks such as OWASP Top Ten, which consistently ranks SQL injection among the most critical web application security risks. Regular patch management and security awareness training for development teams are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases of the application.