CVE-2022-28962 in Online Sports Complex Booking System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/20/2022
Online Sports Complex Booking System 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /scbs/classes/Users.php?f=delete_client.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2022
The Online Sports Complex Booking System version 1.0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability that stems from improper input validation within the user management functionality. This flaw exists specifically in the /scbs/classes/Users.php file when processing the f=delete_client parameter, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the backend database query execution. The vulnerability arises from the application's failure to sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql statements, creating an attack surface where database operations can be manipulated through crafted requests. The affected parameter is processed without adequate sanitization or parameterization, making it susceptible to exploitation by attackers who can construct malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
This sql injection vulnerability directly maps to common weakness enumerations such as CWE-89, which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands, and aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre att&ck framework under tactic TA0006 (credential access) and TA0008 (lateral movement). The operational impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, modify user accounts, delete client records, or extract confidential information including user credentials, booking details, and system configurations. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates within the user management component, which typically requires elevated privileges to access, potentially allowing attackers to gain administrative control over the entire booking system and its associated data.
The exploitation of this vulnerability requires minimal technical skill and can be accomplished through standard sql injection payloads that target the specific endpoint. Attackers can construct malicious requests to the vulnerable url endpoint by injecting sql syntax that manipulates the underlying database queries, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The attack surface is further expanded by the fact that this vulnerability affects a core system component that manages user accounts, making it attractive to threat actors seeking persistent access to the system. Organizations using this software are advised to implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and input sanitization practices that align with industry standards such as owasp top ten and iso 27001 security controls for application security.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the affected application to address the sql injection vulnerability, implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the codebase, and deployment of web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious traffic. Security teams should conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system, particularly those handling user input and database operations. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts, while regular security testing including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to ensure ongoing protection against similar threats. The vulnerability also emphasizes the need for proper application security training for developers to prevent introduction of similar flaws in future software development cycles and adherence to secure coding practices as outlined in industry security frameworks.