CVE-2022-36690 in Ingredients Stock Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/29/2022
Ingredients Stock Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /admin/?page=user/manage_user&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/09/2022
The Ingredients Stock Management System version 1.0 presents a critical security flaw that exposes organizations to significant data compromise risks through a well-known SQL injection vulnerability. This vulnerability specifically targets the administrative interface of the system where user management functions are handled through the id parameter in the URL path. The flaw exists within the application's input validation mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database queries by injecting crafted SQL commands through the user identifier parameter. The vulnerability's presence in the administrative section of the application amplifies its potential impact as it provides attackers with privileged access to user management functionalities and underlying database resources.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The attack vector leverages the lack of proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementation within the application's backend processing. When an attacker submits malicious input through the id parameter, the system fails to properly escape or validate the input before incorporating it into database queries, thereby enabling unauthorized database access and manipulation. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it resides in the administrative user management component, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges, extract sensitive user credentials, or modify user accounts to gain persistent access to the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized administrative access. Attackers exploiting this flaw could potentially retrieve all user accounts including administrative credentials, modify user permissions, delete user records, or even execute database commands to extract additional sensitive information such as product inventory data, supplier details, and financial records. The vulnerability's location within the admin interface means that successful exploitation could provide attackers with full control over user management, potentially allowing them to create new administrative accounts or disable legitimate users. This type of attack aligns with the attack pattern described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services, specifically targeting database systems through injection vulnerabilities.
Organizations utilizing this system should immediately implement comprehensive mitigation strategies to address the SQL injection vulnerability. The primary remediation involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application's codebase, particularly within the administrative user management functions. The system should be updated to use prepared statements or stored procedures that properly separate SQL commands from user input, eliminating the possibility of malicious SQL code execution. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with SQL injection detection capabilities and conducting thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application's functionality will significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to ensure that similar vulnerabilities are not present in other components of the system, as this vulnerability represents a critical gap in the application's overall security posture that could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive business data.