CVE-2022-29664 in Music Portal System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/26/2022
CSCMS Music Portal System v4.2 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /admin.php/pic/admin/type/pl_save.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/30/2022
The CVE-2022-29664 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the CSCMS Music Portal System version 4.2, specifically affecting the administrative interface at the endpoint /admin.php/pic/admin/type/pl_save. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the id parameter, which allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution flow. The affected system processes user-supplied input directly without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms, creating an exploitable entry point for database manipulation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a maliciously crafted id parameter value that contains SQL injection payloads. The system fails to validate or sanitize this input before incorporating it into database queries, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. This flaw falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities, where insufficient input validation allows attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input. The vulnerability exists in the administrative section of the application, making it particularly dangerous as it provides access to sensitive administrative functions and potentially the entire database backend.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-29664 extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables full database compromise and potential system takeover. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user information, modify database records, inject malicious content, or even escalate privileges within the system. The administrative nature of the vulnerable endpoint means that successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise, allowing attackers to gain persistent access to the music portal's infrastructure. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1046 which involves network service scanning to identify vulnerable components.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the CSCMS Music Portal System to version 4.3 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the SQL injection flaw. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar issues in the future. The principle of least privilege should be enforced for database connections, limiting the permissions of database accounts used by the application. Additionally, web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the application's codebase, ensuring adherence to secure coding practices and preventing unauthorized database access through input manipulation attacks.