CVE-2022-31329 in Online Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Online Ordering System By janobe 2.3.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /ordering/admin/orders/loaddata.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-31329 affects the Online Ordering System by janobe version 2.3.2, specifically targeting the administrative orders management component. This system facilitates online ordering operations and includes administrative interfaces for managing customer orders. The vulnerability exists within the loaddata.php script located at the /ordering/admin/orders/ path, which processes data retrieval requests for administrative order information. The flaw represents a critical security weakness that could allow unauthorized parties to manipulate the underlying database through malicious input manipulation.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the loaddata.php script. When administrative users access order data through this interface, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters before incorporating them into SQL queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through input fields that are processed by the vulnerable endpoint. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is directly included in SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, order details, payment data, and other confidential business information stored within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system takeover. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could retrieve all customer records, view order histories, access payment information, modify order status, or even delete database entries. The administrative nature of the vulnerable endpoint means that successful exploitation could provide attackers with full access to the ordering system's administrative controls, enabling them to manipulate the entire ordering workflow. This vulnerability directly maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including T1071.005 Application Layer Protocol Web Protocols for command and control communications, T1213 Data from Information Repositories for data access, and T1005 Data from Local System for potential privilege escalation. The exposure of sensitive customer data through this vector could result in significant financial loss, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage for organizations using this software.
Organizations utilizing this vulnerable system should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewall rules to block suspicious SQL injection patterns. The most effective remediation involves proper input sanitization and the implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. Security teams should also conduct thorough penetration testing to identify additional potential injection points within the application. Database access controls should be reviewed and restricted to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing comprehensive security testing protocols for all web applications handling sensitive data. Organizations should also consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools and regular security audits to identify similar weaknesses in their IT infrastructure.