CVE-2022-30454 in Merchandise Online Store
Summary
by MITRE • 05/24/2022
Merchandise Online Store 1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /vloggers_merch/classes/Master.php?f=delete_product.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/29/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-30454 affects the Merchandise Online Store version 1.0, specifically targeting the product deletion functionality within the application's backend. This issue manifests through the /vloggers_merch/classes/Master.php endpoint when the f=delete_product parameter is utilized, creating a pathway for malicious actors to exploit SQL injection vulnerabilities. The flaw represents a critical security weakness that could allow unauthorized individuals to manipulate the database underlying the e-commerce platform.
This SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the application's parameter handling mechanism. When the delete_product function processes user-supplied input through the f parameter, it fails to adequately sanitize or escape database queries, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into database queries without proper validation or escaping. The attack vector leverages the application's lack of input sanitization, allowing malicious SQL commands to be executed with the privileges of the database user account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it could enable complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive customer information. Attackers could potentially extract, modify, or delete product listings, customer data, and transaction records stored within the database. This vulnerability also opens the door for privilege escalation attacks where malicious actors might gain administrative access to the application's backend systems. The implications are particularly severe for an e-commerce platform where data integrity and customer privacy are paramount. The vulnerability could also facilitate broader attacks against the application's infrastructure, potentially leading to full system compromise and data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-30454 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries. The development team must ensure that all user inputs are rigorously validated and sanitized before being incorporated into database operations. Employing prepared statements or parameterized queries would effectively neutralize the SQL injection threat by separating SQL code from data. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and privilege management would limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The application should also incorporate proper error handling that does not reveal sensitive database information to end users. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security testing including penetration testing and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten project, which specifically addresses SQL injection as a critical web application security risk. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services, highlighting the need for robust network security controls and regular vulnerability assessments to prevent unauthorized access to web applications.