CVE-2022-30414 in Covid-19 Travel Pass Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/13/2022
Covid-19 Travel Pass Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /ctpms/admin/?page=applications/view_application&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/16/2022
The Covid-19 Travel Pass Management System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through its administrative interface that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious sql commands. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the parameterized url endpoint /ctpms/admin/?page=applications/view_application&id= which fails to properly sanitize user input before processing database queries. The flaw enables attackers to manipulate the underlying database structure and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the system.
This sql injection vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The attack vector exploits the system's failure to implement proper input validation and parameterized queries, allowing malicious actors to inject sql payloads through the id parameter. The vulnerability exists because the application directly concatenates user-supplied data into sql statements without adequate sanitization or escaping mechanisms. This creates an exploitable condition where an attacker can manipulate the database query execution flow to extract, modify, or delete data from the underlying database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential data breaches. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could access sensitive travel pass information, personal identification details, and other confidential data stored within the database. The administrative nature of the vulnerable endpoint means that successful exploitation could provide attackers with elevated privileges to modify system configurations, add new users, or even delete critical data. This poses significant risks to both individual privacy and organizational security, particularly in a healthcare context where sensitive medical information may be stored.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application. The system administrators should immediately implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot be interpreted as sql commands. Input sanitization measures including whitelisting of acceptable characters and length restrictions should be enforced on all user-supplied parameters. Additionally, the application should implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit administrative access to authorized personnel only. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The system should also be updated to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched, as the vendor has likely released a security update addressing this specific issue. Network segmentation and database access controls should be implemented to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.