CVE-2022-31959 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/manage_team.php?id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-31959 affects the Rescue Dispatch Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative team management functionality. This system appears to be designed for emergency response coordination and dispatch management, where unauthorized access to team data could severely compromise operational integrity. The vulnerability manifests through a parameterized input field in the manage_team.php script, where the id parameter is susceptible to malicious SQL injection attacks. This represents a critical security flaw that could allow attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive operational data.
The technical implementation flaw resides in the improper sanitization and validation of user-supplied input within the web application's backend processing logic. When the system receives the id parameter through the URL, it fails to properly escape or parameterize the input before incorporating it into SQL database queries. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. The attack vector specifically targets the administrative interface, suggesting that successful exploitation could provide access to privileged user accounts and sensitive dispatch information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it could enable attackers to manipulate team assignments, modify personnel records, or even delete critical dispatch data. Emergency response systems require high availability and data integrity, making such vulnerabilities particularly dangerous. An attacker could potentially disrupt dispatch operations by corrupting team member information, altering response protocols, or gaining access to confidential communication channels. The implications are especially severe given that this system manages rescue dispatch operations, where compromised data could directly affect life-saving response times and coordination efforts.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application. The recommended approach includes implementing proper input sanitization techniques, utilizing prepared statements with parameterized queries, and establishing robust access controls for administrative functions. Security measures should also include regular input validation, web application firewalls, and comprehensive logging of administrative activities. Organizations should follow ATT&CK framework guidance for mitigating SQL injection attacks through defensive techniques such as input validation, query parameterization, and privilege separation. Additionally, implementing automated security scanning and regular penetration testing can help identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the dispatch management system.