CVE-2022-46121 in Helmet Store Showroom Site
Summary
by MITRE • 12/14/2022
Helmet Store Showroom Site v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /hss/admin/?page=products/manage_product&id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/15/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-46121 affects the Helmet Store Showroom Site version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative product management functionality. This represents a critical security flaw that allows unauthorized actors to manipulate the underlying database through crafted input parameters. The vulnerability manifests within the URL path /hss/admin/?page=products/manage_product&id= where the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. This oversight creates an avenue for malicious exploitation that can compromise the entire database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper input validation and parameter handling within the application's backend processing. When administrators or authenticated users navigate to the product management interface, the system accepts an id parameter that should represent a unique product identifier. However, the application does not adequately escape or validate this parameter before executing database operations, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a widespread vulnerability affecting database-driven applications. The vulnerability can be exploited through direct manipulation of the URL parameter or via automated tools that systematically test for such injection points.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potentially full database access and control. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized users to extract sensitive information including customer data, product inventories, pricing structures, and administrative credentials. Attackers may also modify or delete critical data, potentially causing operational disruptions and financial losses. The vulnerability affects the application's integrity and confidentiality, as it allows for unauthorized database manipulation without proper authentication. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities and T1078 for gaining access to systems through legitimate credentials obtained via data exfiltration.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application. The primary fix involves ensuring that all user-supplied parameters are properly sanitized and validated before database interaction. Database access should be restricted to minimal required privileges, and the principle of least privilege should be enforced. Additionally, implementing proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users is crucial. The application should utilize prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent injection attacks, while also implementing web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious traffic patterns. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack, ensuring comprehensive protection against evolving attack vectors that may target the same class of weaknesses.