CVE-2022-31989 in Badminton Center Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Badminton Center Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /bcms/admin/?page=user/manage_user&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/08/2022
The Badminton Center Management System version 1.0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. This vulnerability specifically affects the user management functionality within the administrative interface at the endpoint /bcms/admin/?page=user/manage_user&id=. The flaw occurs when user input is directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating an exploitable path for malicious sql payloads. The vulnerability resides in the handling of the id parameter which is used to retrieve specific user records from the database. When an attacker supplies a malicious value in the id parameter, the application fails to validate or escape the input before incorporating it into sql statements, potentially enabling full database compromise.
This sql injection vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands as a critical weakness in software applications. The attack vector follows the pattern described in the attack technique T1190 from the ATT&CK framework, where adversaries exploit sql injection vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to database systems. The vulnerability can be exploited to extract sensitive user data, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the application. The impact is particularly severe given that this affects the administrative interface, potentially allowing attackers to gain full control over user accounts and sensitive operational data. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or complete database compromise through carefully crafted sql injection payloads.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to manipulate the entire user management system. Successful exploitation could result in account takeovers, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the system, as attackers can modify user permissions, delete user records, or inject malicious data into the database. Organizations using this system face significant risk of unauthorized access to personal user information, potentially including sensitive details such as names, contact information, and authentication credentials. The vulnerability also represents a serious threat to system availability, as attackers could potentially corrupt database structures or execute destructive sql operations.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The system should employ 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 will help prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Regular security testing including automated sql injection scanning should be performed to identify similar weaknesses throughout the application. The system administrators should also implement proper logging and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and input validation rules to prevent malicious payloads from reaching the vulnerable endpoint. Patch management procedures should be established to ensure timely updates to the system, with immediate attention given to this critical vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation by threat actors.