CVE-2022-41407 in Online Pet Shop We App
Summary
by MITRE • 10/12/2022
Online Pet Shop We App v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /admin/?page=orders/view_order.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-41407 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Online Pet Shop We App version 1.0 administrative interface. This security weakness specifically manifests through the id parameter in the URL path /admin/?page=orders/view_order, where user input is inadequately sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The affected application processes administrative order viewing functionality, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it provides attackers with direct access to sensitive backend database operations. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or encode user-supplied data before executing database commands.
This SQL injection vulnerability operates under CWE-89 which classifies it as a classic SQL injection attack vector where malicious input can manipulate database queries through improper handling of user-supplied parameters. The attack surface is limited to the administrative section of the application, specifically targeting the order management module, but the implications extend far beyond simple data retrieval. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially extract confidential customer information, manipulate order records, modify pricing data, or even escalate privileges within the administrative system. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 which covers data from information repositories, indicating that attackers can leverage this flaw to access sensitive data stored within the application's database infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the entire order management system. Attackers could exploit this weakness to view, modify, or delete order records, potentially leading to financial losses through fraudulent transactions or data manipulation. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for privilege escalation attacks where unauthorized users might gain administrative access to the system. Additionally, the exposure of underlying database structures through SQL injection could provide attackers with information about database schema, table structures, and potentially sensitive business data. Organizations using this application face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage if this vulnerability remains unpatched.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-41407 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application should employ prepared statements or parameterized queries throughout all database interactions, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Input sanitization mechanisms must be strengthened to filter and validate all parameters before processing, with specific attention to the id parameter in the affected URL path. Security patches should be applied immediately to address the vulnerability, with organizations implementing proper access controls to limit administrative functionality exposure. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect anomalous database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while implementing web application firewalls to provide additional protection layers against SQL injection attacks.