CVE-2022-31996 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=sales/manage_sale&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 affects the administrative interface through the sales management module. This vulnerability exists in the parameter handling mechanism of the url path bcms/admin/?page=sales/manage_sale&id= where user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into database queries. The flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the database operations by injecting malicious sql code through the id parameter, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or executing arbitrary commands on the underlying database server.
This vulnerability falls under the category of sql injection attacks as defined by cwe-89, which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws in the industry. The attack vector specifically targets the administrative section of the system, making it particularly concerning as it provides access to privileged functions and sensitive user data. The vulnerability is classified as a direct sql injection flaw because the application directly incorporates user-supplied input into sql queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization mechanisms. The affected parameter id suggests that the application uses a simple query string approach rather than prepared statements or parameterized queries, which are standard defensive measures against such attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it could enable full database compromise and potentially lead to complete system takeover. An attacker could extract all sales records, customer information, user credentials, and other sensitive data stored within the system. The administrative access provided by this vulnerability could also allow for data manipulation, deletion of critical records, and potential privilege escalation attacks. Given that this affects a management system, the attack surface includes not just customer data but also operational records, financial information, and potentially system configuration details. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in a production environment where it could be exploited by malicious actors to disrupt business operations or conduct data breaches.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The primary fix involves replacing direct string concatenation of user input with proper prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate sql code from data. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input sanitization mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. The system should also implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit administrative access to authorized personnel only. Organizations should follow the mitre att&ck framework guidance for defensive measures against sql injection attacks, particularly focusing on the execution and persistence phases that could be leveraged by attackers exploiting this vulnerability. Regular updates and patches should be applied to address this flaw and similar security issues in the application stack.