CVE-2023-33584 in Enrollment System Project
Summary
by MITRE • 06/21/2023
Sourcecodester Enrollment System Project V1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection (SQLI) attacks, which allow an attacker to manipulate the SQL queries executed by the application. The application fails to properly validate user-supplied input in the username and password fields during the login process, enabling an attacker to inject malicious SQL code.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2024
The CVE-2023-33584 vulnerability affects the Sourcecodester Enrollment System Project version 1.0 and represents a critical security flaw that exposes the application to SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability occurs within the authentication mechanism where user credentials are processed during login operations. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within the application's database interaction layers, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to the system's backend databases.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability resides in the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user inputs received through the username and password fields during authentication. When legitimate users attempt to log in, their credentials are directly incorporated into SQL query strings without adequate sanitization measures. This design flaw allows attackers to craft malicious input strings that can manipulate the intended SQL query execution flow. The vulnerability specifically impacts the login functionality where the application constructs database queries using user-supplied data, creating an environment where SQL commands can be injected and executed with the privileges of the application's database user account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it provides attackers with potential full database compromise capabilities. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations. The vulnerability's severity is amplified by its location within the authentication system, which serves as a primary access point for all application users. Attackers could leverage this weakness to escalate privileges, modify user accounts, or even gain access to backend database management systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data exfiltration.
Security practitioners should immediately implement input validation and parameterized query approaches to address this vulnerability. The recommended mitigation strategies include implementing proper input sanitization techniques, utilizing prepared statements with parameterized queries, and establishing robust input validation routines that reject or escape potentially malicious characters. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious database query patterns. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten. The attack surface for this vulnerability can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploiting vulnerabilities in applications, making it a critical target for immediate remediation and security hardening measures.