CVE-2022-31337 in Online Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Online Ordering System 2.3.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /ordering/admin/category/index.php?view=edit&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-31337 affects the Online Ordering System version 2.3.2, specifically targeting the administrative category management component. This system appears to be a web-based platform designed for managing restaurant or food ordering operations with administrative interfaces for content management. The vulnerability manifests in the category editing functionality where user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into database queries. The affected endpoint /ordering/admin/category/index.php?view=edit&id= suggests that an attacker can manipulate the id parameter to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the backend database layer.
This SQL injection vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling within the application's database interaction logic. The flaw allows an attacker to append malicious SQL code to the id parameter, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of database contents, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it targets the administrative interface, which typically possesses elevated privileges and access to critical system data including user information, order records, and system configurations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized administrative access. Attackers could potentially extract customer information, manipulate order processing, modify pricing structures, or even escalate privileges to gain full control over the application's database. The vulnerability represents a significant risk to business continuity and customer data protection, particularly in environments where sensitive financial and personal information is processed through the ordering system. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, where adversaries leverage weaknesses in externally accessible applications to gain unauthorized access to systems and data.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The system administrators should immediately apply the vendor-provided patch or update to version 2.3.3 or later, which likely includes proper input sanitization measures. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, input validation at multiple layers, and regular security testing can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing database access controls, monitoring for unusual query patterns, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate similar issues across their entire application portfolio. The remediation process should include thorough testing to ensure that the patch does not introduce regressions while maintaining all existing functionality of the ordering system.