CVE-2022-30398 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=orders/view_order&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-30398 affects Merchandise Online Store version 1.0 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that can be exploited through the administrative interface. This vulnerability specifically manifests in the URL parameter handling within the orders management section, where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The affected endpoint /vloggers_merch/admin/?page=orders/view_order&id= provides an attack surface where malicious actors can inject arbitrary SQL commands through the id parameter, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive database information.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 classification, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw represents a classic case of insufficient input validation and sanitization where the application directly concatenates user-supplied data into SQL query strings without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it targets the administrative section of the application, suggesting that successful exploitation could provide attackers with elevated privileges and access to the entire backend database system. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can enable attackers to modify, delete, or extract sensitive information including customer data, order records, and potentially administrative credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it allows for complete database compromise through a single injection point. Attackers can leverage this flaw to perform unauthorized database operations including but not limited to data extraction, data modification, and privilege escalation within the application's administrative framework. The vulnerability's location within the orders viewing functionality suggests that an attacker could potentially access all order records, customer information, and related transaction data. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1046 for network service scanning, as attackers would likely first identify the vulnerable endpoint before executing their injection payloads.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-30398 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The most effective remediation involves replacing direct string concatenation with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from user data. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, output encoding, and least privilege access controls within the administrative interface would significantly reduce the attack surface. The application should also employ proper error handling to prevent information leakage that could aid attackers in further exploitation attempts. Security monitoring and logging of database access patterns should be enhanced to detect anomalous activities that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application, particularly in areas handling user input and database interactions. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks targeting this specific vulnerability.