CVE-2022-30809 in elitecms
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
elitecms 1.01 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /admin/edit_page.php?page=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-30809 affects elitecms version 1.01 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. This vulnerability specifically resides within the administrative interface of the content management system at the endpoint /admin/edit_page.php?page=. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of the page parameter in the edit_page.php script. When administrators or authenticated users navigate to the page editing functionality, the application fails to properly escape or validate the input provided in the page parameter. This creates a condition where an attacker can inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services through SQL injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative information, modify or delete content, and potentially escalate privileges within the system. Given that this affects the administrative interface, attackers could manipulate the CMS to gain persistent access to the platform, modify user accounts, or compromise the entire content management environment. The vulnerability represents a significant risk to organizations relying on elitecms 1.01 for their website management infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-30809 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected version to the latest available release that addresses this specific SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar issues. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit administrative access to only authorized personnel. The implementation of web application firewalls and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate SQL injection attempts. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potential SQL injection points within their web applications and ensure proper security configurations are in place across all systems.