CVE-2023-2213 in Coffee Shop POS System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/21/2023
A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Coffee Shop POS System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/products/manage_product.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-226978 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2023
The Campcodes Coffee Shop POS System version 1.0 contains a critical sql injection vulnerability in the administrative product management component that poses significant security risks to retail environments. This vulnerability exists within the /admin/products/manage_product.php file where user-supplied input is improperly validated and directly incorporated into database queries without adequate sanitization measures. The specific flaw occurs when the id parameter is processed, allowing attackers to manipulate database operations through malicious input sequences that can bypass authentication mechanisms and compromise backend data integrity.
This sql injection vulnerability represents a direct violation of security principles outlined in cwe-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability from external networks without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure, making it particularly dangerous for small to medium sized businesses that may lack robust network segmentation controls. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates that it can be easily exploited by automated tools and that the attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data exposure as it can enable attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially leading to complete system takeover, data exfiltration, and modification of critical business operations including product pricing, inventory management, and customer transaction records. Retail environments using this system face heightened risk of financial fraud, operational disruption, and regulatory compliance violations that could result in significant monetary losses and reputational damage. The public disclosure of this exploit through identifier vdb-226978 means that threat actors can readily access exploitation techniques without requiring advanced technical skills.
Organizations utilizing this system should implement immediate mitigations including input validation controls, parameterized queries, and comprehensive network access controls to restrict administrative access to trusted networks only. The implementation of web application firewalls and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of protection against sql injection attacks. System administrators should also consider implementing database query logging and monitoring to detect suspicious activity patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. According to attack technique t1071.005 from the att&ck framework, this vulnerability aligns with network protocol abuse tactics that leverage sql injection to gain unauthorized access to backend databases and execute malicious commands through network-based attacks.