CVE-2022-31941 in Rescue Dispatch Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/17/2022
Rescue Dispatch Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via \rdms\admin?page=user\manage_user&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/17/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-31941 affects the Rescue Dispatch Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the user management functionality within the administrative interface. This system appears to be designed for emergency response coordination and dispatch operations, making it a critical component in public safety infrastructure. The vulnerability manifests through a SQL injection attack vector that exploits improper input validation in the URL parameter handling mechanism. The affected endpoint demonstrates a classic parameter-based injection flaw where the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries.
The technical exploitation occurs through the URL structure dmsdmin?page=user\manage_user&id=, where the id parameter represents a critical input point susceptible to malicious SQL payload injection. This flaw stems from the application's failure to implement proper input sanitization or parameterized query execution, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code through the id parameter. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive data, modify database records, or potentially gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it could compromise the integrity of emergency response operations. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could access confidential user information, including administrative credentials, personal details of dispatch personnel, and potentially sensitive emergency response data. The implications are particularly severe given that this system handles dispatch management operations, which may contain information about ongoing emergency situations, victim details, and operational procedures. The vulnerability could enable attackers to escalate privileges, modify user accounts, or even delete critical operational data that affects emergency response capabilities.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application. The system administrators must immediately implement proper input sanitization techniques that filter or escape special characters in user-supplied parameters before database processing. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries would effectively neutralize the SQL injection threat by separating SQL code from data. Additionally, the application should enforce proper access controls and implement web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application's codebase, following the principles outlined in the ATT&CK framework's database access techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools to continuously monitor for similar injection flaws in their emergency response systems and ensure that all user inputs are properly validated before being processed by database systems.