CVE-2022-44820 in Automotive Shop Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 11/18/2022
Automotive Shop Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /asms/admin/?page=transactions/manage_transaction&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/30/2025
The Automotive Shop Management System version 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that exposes the application to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This vulnerability exists within the administrative transaction management component of the system, specifically at the endpoint /asms/admin/?page=transactions/manage_transaction&id=. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the id parameter, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms that should protect sensitive administrative functions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the application's backend processing logic. When the system receives the id parameter through the URL, it directly incorporates this user-supplied data into SQL query construction without adequate escaping or parameterization. This classic SQL injection pattern enables attackers to manipulate database queries and extract, modify, or delete sensitive information. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The attack vector is particularly dangerous as it targets the administrative interface, providing potential access to customer data, financial records, and system configuration details.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it creates opportunities for complete system compromise and persistent access. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, access confidential customer information including personal identification numbers and vehicle details, and potentially manipulate transaction records to facilitate fraud. The administrative nature of the affected endpoint means that successful exploitation could allow unauthorized modification of system settings, user accounts, and business-critical data. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, where attackers could use the compromised system to launch further attacks within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability also represents a significant risk to business continuity and regulatory compliance, particularly in industries subject to data protection regulations.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate input validation and parameterized query implementation to prevent further exploitation. The system should implement proper input sanitization routines that filter or escape special characters before processing user-supplied data. Additionally, the application should employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot alter the intended structure of SQL commands. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. The system administrators should also implement proper access controls and monitoring for administrative functions to detect unauthorized access attempts and maintain audit trails for compliance purposes.