CVE-2022-31957 in Rescue Dispatch Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Rescue Dispatch Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via rdms/admin/teams/view_team.php?id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The Rescue Dispatch Management System version 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that affects the administrative team viewing functionality. This vulnerability exists within the PHP script located at rdms/admin/teams/view_team.php and specifically targets the id parameter which is used to retrieve team information from the database. The flaw represents a classic insecure direct object reference vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through user input without proper sanitization or parameterization.
This vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which classifies SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The attack vector occurs when an attacker passes malicious input through the id parameter, potentially allowing arbitrary SQL commands to be executed against the underlying database. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects the administrative interface, which typically contains sensitive operational data including team member information, dispatch records, and system configuration details.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft. An attacker could potentially escalate privileges, modify team assignments, or even gain access to the entire database system through this entry point. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the rescue dispatch system's data, which could compromise emergency response operations. The system's reliance on direct database queries without proper input validation creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the database structure, extract sensitive information, or disrupt service availability.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate the possibility of SQL injection attacks. Input validation and sanitization measures must be enforced at the application level to ensure that all user-supplied data is properly escaped before being incorporated into database queries. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be applied to database accounts used by the application, limiting their capabilities to only essential operations. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and code reviews to identify and remediate similar issues in administrative interfaces. Organizations should implement web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications through SQL injection attacks, making it a critical target for defensive measures and incident response planning.