CVE-2022-30396 in Merchandise Online Store
Summary
by MITRE • 05/13/2022
Merchandise Online Store v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /vloggers_merch/admin/?page=inventory/manage_inventory&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-30396 affects the Merchandise Online Store version 1.0 application, specifically targeting the administrative inventory management functionality. This issue manifests through a SQL injection attack vector that exploits improper input validation within the application's backend processing. The vulnerable endpoint /vloggers_merch/admin/?page=inventory/manage_inventory&id= represents a critical weakness in the application's parameter handling mechanism, where user-supplied identifiers are directly incorporated into database queries without adequate sanitization or preparation. This flaw falls under the category of CWE-89 SQL Injection, which is classified as a severe vulnerability in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog and represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous attack vectors in web applications. The attack surface becomes particularly concerning when considering that this vulnerability exists within the administrative section of the application, providing potential attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive operational data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker manipulates the id parameter value to inject malicious SQL code into the database query execution process. The application fails to implement proper input validation, parameterized queries, or prepared statements to handle user-provided identifiers, creating a direct pathway for attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. This weakness enables attackers to perform unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations, potentially leading to complete database compromise. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can facilitate privilege escalation attacks, allowing unauthorized users to gain administrative access to the application's backend systems. The flaw demonstrates a fundamental lack of secure coding practices and inadequate input sanitization measures that are essential for preventing such attacks.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-30396 poses significant risks to organizations relying on the Merchandise Online Store platform for inventory management and business operations. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to customer data, product information, pricing details, and inventory records that may contain sensitive business intelligence. Attackers could potentially manipulate inventory levels, alter product pricing, or even delete critical business data, leading to financial losses and operational disruptions. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access points within the network infrastructure, particularly if the database contains additional interconnected systems or applications. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations and reputational damage if customer data is compromised through such attacks, especially considering that the vulnerability exists within the administrative interface where sensitive operational data is processed.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized query mechanisms within the affected application. The recommended approach includes implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to ensure that user-supplied input cannot alter the intended structure of database commands. Additionally, organizations should deploy web application firewalls and input sanitization filters to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application codebase and surrounding systems. The remediation process must also include comprehensive testing to ensure that the implemented fixes do not introduce new functionality issues or break existing application features. Organizations should consider implementing database activity monitoring and intrusion detection systems to provide early warning capabilities for potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability represents a clear violation of security best practices and should be addressed with urgency to prevent potential exploitation by malicious actors. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol DNS, as attackers may use the vulnerability to establish persistent access and potentially escalate privileges within the compromised system.