CVE-2023-1964 in Bank Locker Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/09/2023
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHPGurukul Bank Locker Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file recovery.php of the component Password Reset. The manipulation of the argument uname/mobile leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225360.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/26/2023
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists within the PHPGurukul Bank Locker Management System version 1.0, specifically within the password reset functionality implemented in the recovery.php file. The flaw occurs when the application processes user input through the uname/mobile parameter without proper sanitization or validation, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution flow. The vulnerability's classification as critical stems from its remote exploitability and the potential for complete database compromise, as demonstrated by the public disclosure of the exploit code referenced as VDB-225360.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability leverages the improper handling of user-supplied input in the password reset mechanism, where the uname/mobile parameter serves as the attack vector for sql injection attacks. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application fails to implement proper input validation or parameterized queries, allowing sql commands to be executed directly against the backend database. This flaw falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, and aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under TA0006 privilege escalation and TA0002 execution phases.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can enable attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data modification, deletion, or extraction of sensitive customer information stored within the bank locker management system. Given that this system manages bank locker services, the compromised data could include customer personal identification information, account details, and other sensitive financial data. The remote exploitability means attackers can target the system without physical access, potentially affecting multiple users simultaneously and allowing for large-scale data breaches. The public availability of the exploit code significantly increases the risk as it reduces the technical barrier for potential attackers to leverage this vulnerability.
Organizations utilizing this software should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied parameters, implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent sql injection, and the application of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts. Additionally, the system should be updated to the latest version if available, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application codebase. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper input validation mechanisms as outlined in the owasp top ten security risks and the iso/iec 27001 information security management standards.