CVE-2022-30827 in Wedding Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Wedding Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via \admin\package_edit.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2022
The Wedding Management System version 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability located within the admin/package_edit.php file, representing a significant security weakness that could compromise the entire application infrastructure. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw exists because the application fails to implement adequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms when processing user-supplied parameters within the package editing functionality, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate database queries through carefully crafted input.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious SQL payload through the package editing interface, allowing them to execute arbitrary database commands with the privileges of the database user account. This type of attack can result in unauthorized data access, data modification, data deletion, and potentially full database compromise. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it resides within the administrative section of the application, meaning successful exploitation could provide attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive wedding planning data including customer information, payment details, and other confidential business data. The attack vector demonstrates characteristics consistent with the ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation, where attackers exploit web application vulnerabilities to manipulate underlying database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond immediate data compromise to include potential service disruption, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage for the organization operating the wedding management system. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract all wedding planning data, modify existing records to disrupt service delivery, or inject malicious content that could affect other system components. The vulnerability affects the system's integrity and confidentiality, with potential for lateral movement within the network if the database server has access to other internal systems. Organizations using this software face significant risk of data breaches that could violate privacy regulations such as gdpr, ccpa, or other applicable data protection laws. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal technical skill and can be automated using existing penetration testing tools, making it particularly attractive to threat actors.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of parameterized queries and prepared statements throughout the application codebase, particularly within the admin/package_edit.php file and related administrative components. Input validation and sanitization mechanisms must be strengthened to reject or escape potentially malicious characters before any database interaction occurs. The application should implement proper access controls and privilege separation, ensuring that database users have minimal required permissions. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing the principle of least privilege for database accounts and regularly updating and patching the application to address known vulnerabilities. The remediation process should follow industry standards such as those outlined in the owasp top 10 and iso 27001 security frameworks to ensure comprehensive protection against similar attack vectors.