CVE-2022-40484 in Wedding Planner
Summary
by MITRE • 09/26/2022
Wedding Planner v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the booking parameter at /admin/client_edit.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-40484 affects Wedding Planner version 1.0, a web application designed for event management and scheduling. This particular software serves the hospitality and wedding industry by facilitating client bookings and administrative tasks through a web interface. The application's administrative backend at /admin/client_edit.php contains a critical security flaw that allows unauthorized users to manipulate database queries through malicious input. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the application processes the booking parameter without proper input validation or sanitization, creating an exploitable condition that can be leveraged by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This flaw represents a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of client information stored within the application's database.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper handling of user-supplied input within the booking parameter of the client_edit.php administrative endpoint. When an attacker submits malicious SQL code through this parameter, the application fails to sanitize or escape the input before incorporating it into database queries. This allows the attacker to manipulate the intended database operation and potentially execute arbitrary SQL commands. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The attack vector typically involves crafting specially formatted input that alters the database query structure, potentially enabling data extraction, modification, or deletion operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it creates multiple attack pathways for threat actors. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to access sensitive client information including personal details, contact information, booking history, and potentially payment data. The administrative nature of the vulnerable endpoint means that unauthorized access could lead to complete compromise of the application's user management system, allowing attackers to modify or delete client records, create fraudulent bookings, or escalate privileges within the system. This vulnerability also presents a risk of data integrity compromise, where attackers could manipulate the database to alter booking statuses, change pricing information, or create false records that could disrupt business operations. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, indicating that the attack surface is accessible through web interfaces and could be exploited by remote attackers without requiring physical access to the system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-40484 should focus on implementing robust input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The most effective immediate solution involves updating the Wedding Planner application to a patched version that properly sanitizes all user inputs before processing them in database operations. Organizations should implement proper input validation at multiple levels including client-side and server-side controls, ensuring that all parameters are validated against expected data types and formats. The application should utilize parameterized queries or prepared statements to separate SQL code from user input, preventing malicious code from being executed within database contexts. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application. Access controls should be strengthened to limit administrative privileges and implement proper authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the /admin/client_edit.php endpoint. System monitoring and logging should be enhanced to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring tools to track and alert on suspicious SQL query patterns that could indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability.