CVE-2022-31357 in Online Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/17/2022
Online Ordering System v2.3.2 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via /ordering/admin/inventory/index.php?view=edit&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/17/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-31357 resides within the Online Ordering System version 2.3.2, specifically targeting the administrative inventory management component. This issue manifests through the parameterized URL endpoint /ordering/admin/inventory/index.php?view=edit&id= which fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The affected application interface allows administrators to edit inventory items through a web-based management system, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it could be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The technical flaw represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89, where insufficient input validation permits attackers to inject malicious SQL code into the application's database layer. When the application processes the id parameter without proper sanitization or parameterization, an attacker can manipulate the query structure to extract, modify, or delete database records. The vulnerability occurs because the application directly concatenates user-supplied data into SQL statements rather than utilizing prepared statements or parameterized queries that would properly escape special characters and prevent query manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to potentially escalate privileges within the administrative system. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could access sensitive customer information, modify product inventory data, manipulate order records, or even gain deeper system access depending on the database permissions. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire ordering system, potentially compromising thousands of customer transactions and inventory records. According to ATT&CK framework, this represents a technique categorized under T1071.004 for Application Layer Protocol and T1046 for Network Service Scanning, as attackers would need to identify and exploit this specific endpoint to gain access.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application should be updated to utilize prepared statements or stored procedures that separate SQL code from user input, ensuring that any special characters in the id parameter are properly escaped or treated as literal values. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and least privilege principles for administrative functions can limit the damage potential even if exploitation occurs. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection by monitoring and blocking suspicious SQL injection patterns. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of keeping all software components updated and following secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines to prevent such critical flaws from being introduced into production environments.