CVE-2022-42249 in Simple Cold Storage Management System
Summary
by MITRE
Simple Cold Storage Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection via /csms/admin/storages/view_storage.php?id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/16/2024
The Simple Cold Storage Management System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through its administrative storage viewing component that allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. This vulnerability exists within the view_storage.php script where user input is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. The specific attack vector occurs when an attacker manipulates the id parameter in the URL to inject malicious SQL code, potentially gaining access to sensitive data stored within the system's database infrastructure.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category 89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw represents a fundamental failure in input validation and query construction practices, where the application directly concatenates user-supplied parameters into database queries rather than utilizing prepared statements or parameterized queries. The vulnerability affects the administrative interface of the cold storage management system, indicating potential access to critical operational data including storage records, inventory information, and possibly user credentials or system configurations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass potential system compromise and unauthorized access to cold storage operational records. An attacker could extract sensitive information including storage capacity details, temperature monitoring data, product inventory lists, and potentially administrative credentials. The vulnerability's exploitation could lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of storage records, disrupting cold chain management operations and potentially causing significant financial losses. Additionally, the compromised system could serve as a foothold for further attacks within the organization's network infrastructure, particularly if the database contains interconnected system information or user authentication data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must focus on immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction. The system administrators should implement prepared statements or parameterized queries in all database interactions, particularly within the view_storage.php script. Input sanitization measures including character validation, length restrictions, and escape sequence handling should be enforced to prevent malicious payload injection. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the affected endpoint. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase, while also implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit administrative access to authorized personnel only. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adheres to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of SQL injection vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for robust application security controls in database-driven web applications.