CVE-2022-32002 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/courts/manage_court.php?id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The Badminton Center Management System v1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through its administrative interface where SQL injection attacks can be executed via the /bcms/admin/courts/manage_court.php?id= parameter. This flaw represents a classic server-side SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to manipulate database queries and potentially gain complete control over the backend database system. The vulnerability specifically targets the court management functionality within the administrative panel, making it particularly dangerous as it provides access to core operational data including court reservations, booking information, and user management details.
This vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection flaws as weaknesses in software that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through improper input validation. The attack vector occurs when the application directly incorporates user-supplied input into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The id parameter in the manage_court.php script serves as the primary entry point for exploitation, where an attacker can inject malicious SQL payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms and directly access database tables. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects the administrative interface, which typically contains sensitive operational data and user credentials that could be leveraged for further attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to include complete system compromise and potential denial of service conditions. An attacker could extract all court reservation data, user accounts, personal information, and potentially modify or delete critical business records. The system's administrative functionality makes it a prime target for attackers seeking to disrupt business operations or gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for privilege escalation attacks where attackers could elevate their access levels to gain full administrative control over the entire system. This type of attack aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation and T1213.002 which addresses data from information repositories.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application code. The system administrators must ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized and validated before being incorporated into database queries. The implementation of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be enforced across all database interaction points. Additionally, the application should implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit administrative access to authorized personnel only. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application. Network segmentation and monitoring should be implemented to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of keeping all system components updated and following secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top 10 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.