CVE-2022-46119 in Helmet Store Showroom Site
Summary
by MITRE • 12/14/2022
Helmet Store Showroom Site v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /hss/?page=categories&c=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/13/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-46119 affects Helmet Store Showroom Site version 1.0 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that could enable unauthorized access to sensitive database information. This vulnerability exists within the application's handling of user input through the specific URL parameter structure /hss/?page=categories&c=. The flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the database queries executed by the application, potentially leading to complete database compromise and unauthorized data access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's backend processing logic. When users navigate to the categories page with the specified parameter, the application fails to properly escape or validate the input data before incorporating it into SQL queries. This creates an exploitable condition where malicious input can alter the intended database query structure, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potential access to all database contents including user credentials, personal information, and business data. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information such as customer records, administrative login details, or proprietary business data. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects a web application that likely handles user interactions and potentially sensitive commerce-related information, making it attractive to threat actors seeking to exploit the system for financial gain or data breaches.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application should employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot alter the structure of SQL commands. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input sanitization measures can provide additional layers of protection. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this vulnerability aligns with techniques for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, making it a high-priority target for defensive measures. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout their application codebase and establish proper security testing protocols during development lifecycle phases to prevent such issues from occurring in future releases.