CVE-2022-30835 in Wedding Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Wedding Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection. via /Wedding-Management/admin/budget.php?booking_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 within its administrative interface. This weakness specifically manifests in the budget.php script where the application fails to properly sanitize user input through the booking_id parameter, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors. The vulnerability exists in the context of a web application designed for managing wedding-related bookings and financial records, making it particularly concerning given the sensitive nature of the data handled by such systems.
The technical flaw resides in the improper handling of the booking_id parameter within the URL path /Wedding-Management/admin/budget.php?booking_id=. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application directly incorporates the unsanitized data into SQL query construction without adequate validation or parameterization. This allows for arbitrary SQL command execution, potentially enabling attackers to extract, modify, or delete database contents. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, making it a classic example of SQL injection exploitation. The attack surface is limited to the administrative functionality of the system, suggesting that the vulnerability may be more accessible to authenticated users or those with specific access rights to the budget management interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it can enable full database access and manipulation capabilities for unauthorized parties. An attacker could potentially extract all wedding booking records, customer personal information, financial data, and administrative credentials stored within the database. The implications are particularly severe given that wedding management systems typically handle sensitive personal data including names, contact information, payment details, and private event information. This vulnerability could facilitate identity theft, financial fraud, and privacy violations, with potential legal and regulatory consequences under data protection frameworks such as gdpr and ccpa. The attack vector requires minimal sophistication, making it accessible to a wide range of threat actors from script kiddies to organized cybercriminals.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries and input validation mechanisms throughout the application codebase. The specific fix involves ensuring that all user-supplied input, particularly the booking_id parameter, undergoes proper sanitization and validation before being incorporated into database queries. Implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries would eliminate the vulnerability at its source while maintaining application functionality. Additionally, comprehensive input validation should be implemented to reject malformed or suspicious data patterns. The system should also enforce proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit administrative access to authorized personnel only. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues. Organizations should also implement database activity monitoring and logging to detect suspicious queries and unauthorized access attempts. The remediation process should follow established security frameworks such as those outlined in the mitre ATT&CK framework under the database persistence and credential access tactics, ensuring comprehensive protection against similar vulnerabilities in other application components.