CVE-2022-31983 in Online Fire Reporting System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Online Fire Reporting System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /ofrs/admin/?page=requests/manage_request&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2022
The Online Fire Reporting System v1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through its administrative interface that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious SQL commands. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the parameterized URL endpoint /ofrs/admin/?page=requests/manage_request&id= which fails to properly validate or sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The flaw exists in the application's handling of the id parameter, which is directly used in SQL construction without adequate input filtering or parameterization, creating a classic SQL injection attack vector that can be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it targets the administrative section of the system, providing potential attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive data. The vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution and data manipulation, as demonstrated by the ability to craft SQL commands that can extract, modify, or delete information from the database. Attackers could leverage this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms, gain unauthorized access to confidential fire incident reports, and potentially disrupt the entire fire reporting system's functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it could enable complete system compromise and service disruption. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could access sensitive fire incident data including personal information of individuals involved in reported incidents, operational details of fire departments, and potentially system configuration data. The implications are particularly severe given the nature of fire reporting systems, which often contain critical infrastructure data and personal information that requires protection under privacy regulations. The vulnerability could also allow attackers to modify or delete fire incident records, potentially leading to false reporting or operational disruptions that could have life-threatening consequences.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application's codebase. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and input sanitization measures can significantly reduce the attack surface. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application. The system should be updated with proper input validation routines that filter out potentially malicious characters and ensure that only properly formatted data is accepted by the application's database layer. Implementation of these security controls aligns with the ATT&CK framework's mitigation strategies for command and control activities, specifically targeting the execution and privilege escalation phases of potential attack chains.