CVE-2022-31948 in Rescue Dispatch Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Rescue Dispatch Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /rdms/classes/Master.php?f=delete_report.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-31948 affects the Rescue Dispatch Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the /rdms/classes/Master.php endpoint with the delete_report function parameter. This represents a critical security flaw that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious SQL commands against the underlying database system. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's data processing pipeline, where user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization mechanisms. The affected system operates under the assumption that all input from the client-side is trustworthy, creating an exploitable attack surface that can be leveraged by malicious actors to manipulate database operations.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The attack vector occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input through the f=delete_report parameter, potentially enabling them to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the database. The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can allow attackers to extract sensitive information, modify or delete critical records, and potentially escalate privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability's severity is compounded by the fact that it operates within a system designed for emergency response management, where database integrity and data availability are paramount for operational effectiveness.
The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to significant operational disruption and data compromise within the Rescue Dispatch Management System. Attackers can leverage the SQL injection to bypass authentication mechanisms, gain unauthorized access to sensitive emergency response data, and potentially disrupt the system's ability to manage critical dispatch operations. The impact on emergency services could be severe, as the compromised system might fail to properly handle rescue requests, leading to delayed response times and potential loss of life. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability provides a direct pathway to database reconnaissance, allowing them to map database schemas, extract user credentials, and potentially establish persistent access through database-level backdoors.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-31948 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries within the affected application components. The system administrators should implement strict input sanitization measures, including the use of prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent user input from being interpreted as SQL commands. Additionally, the application should enforce proper access controls and implement proper output encoding to prevent potential secondary injection attacks. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. The implementation of web application firewalls and database activity monitoring systems can provide additional layers of protection and detection capabilities for anomalous database access patterns. Organizations should also consider implementing the principle of least privilege for database accounts and regular security updates to address known vulnerabilities in third-party components and frameworks.