CVE-2022-30833 in Wedding Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Wedding Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /Wedding-Management/admin/client_edit.php?booking=31&user_id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2022
The Wedding Management System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability classified as SQL Injection through its administrative client editing functionality. This vulnerability exists within the client_edit.php script where the application fails to properly sanitize user input parameters, specifically the booking and user_id variables. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution process, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it occurs within the administrative interface, providing attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive client information. The specific endpoint /Wedding-Management/admin/client_edit.php demonstrates inadequate input validation mechanisms that permit direct SQL command injection without proper parameter sanitization or prepared statement implementation. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands as a fundamental weakness in application security.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker manipulates the booking parameter value to include malicious SQL payloads. The user_id parameter further compounds the risk by providing an additional injection vector within the same vulnerable script. When the application processes these unvalidated inputs, it concatenates them directly into SQL queries without appropriate escaping or parameterization, creating opportunities for attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. The injection can potentially allow attackers to extract, modify, or delete sensitive data including client personal information, booking details, and administrative credentials. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, perform unauthorized database queries, or even execute operating system commands if the database server permits such operations. The vulnerability follows ATT&CK technique T1071.005 which involves application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting database communication protocols.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it enables comprehensive database compromise within the Wedding Management System. Administrative users with legitimate access to the client editing functionality can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to all client records, potentially exposing personal information including names, contact details, wedding dates, and other sensitive data. The vulnerability creates persistent access opportunities for attackers who can maintain long-term presence within the system. Database administrators face significant challenges in detecting unauthorized access patterns since the malicious SQL commands appear to originate from legitimate administrative functions. The system's lack of input validation creates a chain reaction vulnerability where a single compromised parameter can lead to complete database enumeration and potential data exfiltration. Organizations using this system face regulatory compliance risks under data protection laws such as gdpr and ccpa due to the exposure of personal information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application, specifically within the client_edit.php script. All user-supplied input should be sanitized using prepared statements or proper escaping mechanisms before being incorporated into database queries. The system should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple layers including client-side, server-side, and database-level controls. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection attempts targeting known vulnerable endpoints. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application codebase. Access controls should be strengthened to limit administrative functionality to authorized personnel only, while implementing proper logging and monitoring of administrative activities. The vulnerability highlights the need for secure coding practices and adherence to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines, particularly focusing on input validation and output encoding to prevent injection attacks. Additionally, implementing database activity monitoring and anomaly detection systems can help identify unauthorized database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.