CVE-2022-32395 in Prison Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/24/2022
Prison Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the 'id' parameter at /pms/admin/crimes/manage_crime.php:4
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-32395 affects the Prison Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative component responsible for crime management. This system is designed to handle sensitive incarceration data including prisoner records, criminal histories, and administrative case management. The vulnerability exists within the web application's handling of user input parameters, creating a critical security risk that could compromise the entire system's integrity and confidentiality. The affected file path /pms/admin/crimes/manage_crime.php:4 indicates this is part of the administrative backend functionality where crime records are managed and manipulated.
The technical flaw manifests as a SQL injection vulnerability through the 'id' parameter, which suggests that the application fails to properly sanitize or validate user input before incorporating it into database queries. When an attacker submits a malicious value through the 'id' parameter, the application directly concatenates this input into SQL commands without adequate escaping or parameterization. This vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a classic example of unsafe query construction where user-controllable data is embedded directly into SQL statements. The lack of input validation and proper parameter binding creates an attack surface where malicious SQL commands can be executed with the privileges of the database user account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive prisoner and case information. An attacker could extract complete database contents including personal identification details, criminal records, case files, and administrative credentials. The vulnerability also enables data manipulation capabilities, allowing malicious actors to alter or delete crime records, potentially compromising the integrity of the entire prison management system. This could lead to serious consequences including false criminal records, unauthorized access to restricted information, and potential disruption of prison operations. The attack vector is relatively simple to exploit, requiring only a web browser and basic SQL injection techniques, making it particularly dangerous as it could be leveraged by attackers with minimal technical expertise.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to eliminate the SQL injection vulnerability. The recommended approach involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization routines and employing web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. The system should also enforce proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit administrative privileges to authorized personnel only. According to ATT&CK framework tactic TA0006 (Credential Access) and technique T1110 (Brute Force), this vulnerability could be exploited for credential theft and privilege escalation. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and regular security assessments to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular patching and vulnerability scanning should be implemented as part of ongoing security maintenance to address similar issues in other components of the prison management system infrastructure.