CVE-2022-30490 in Badminton Center Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Badminton Center Management System V1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via parameter 'id' in /bcms/admin/court_rentals/update_status.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The Badminton Center Management System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through SQL injection in its administrative interface. This flaw exists within the court_rentals/update_status.php endpoint where the 'id' parameter is processed without proper input validation or sanitization. The vulnerability allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries by injecting arbitrary SQL commands through the id parameter, potentially compromising the entire backend database infrastructure. The attack vector specifically targets the administrative functionality of the system, suggesting that unauthorized users could gain elevated privileges or access sensitive operational data.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The flaw represents a classic case of insufficient input sanitization where user-supplied data directly influences database query construction. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers could potentially execute destructive operations such as data deletion, modification, or unauthorized access to administrative accounts. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in a management system context where sensitive operational data including booking records, user information, and financial transactions would be stored in the database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability could be severe for the badminton center's digital infrastructure and business operations. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to all court rental records, customer information, and potentially financial data associated with bookings and payments. The system's administrative capabilities would be compromised, allowing malicious actors to manipulate court availability status, modify booking details, or even delete critical operational data. This could result in significant business disruption, financial loss, and potential legal consequences due to data breaches and privacy violations.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable application code to implement proper parameterized queries and input validation. The system should be updated to use prepared statements or stored procedures that separate SQL command structure from data values, preventing the injection of malicious SQL code. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization techniques including whitelisting of valid input values and comprehensive output encoding will help prevent similar vulnerabilities. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase, ensuring compliance with industry standards for secure software development practices.