CVE-2023-45333 in Online Food Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 11/02/2023
Online Food Ordering System v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'verified' parameter of the routers/add-users.php resource does not validate the characters received and they are sent unfiltered to the database.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2023
The Online Food Ordering System v1.0 presents a critical security weakness through multiple unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerabilities that fundamentally compromise the integrity of its database operations. This vulnerability specifically manifests within the routers/add-users.php endpoint where the 'verified' parameter fails to implement proper input validation mechanisms. The absence of sanitization allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands directly through the parameter, bypassing authentication requirements entirely. Such a flaw represents a fundamental failure in the application's security architecture, as it enables unauthorized users to manipulate database queries without proper authorization. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping. This weakness directly enables attackers to execute malicious SQL statements against the backend database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data access manipulation, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform complete database enumeration, data extraction, modification, and deletion operations. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to retrieve sensitive user information including passwords, personal details, and transaction records that are typically protected within the system's database. The unauthenticated nature of the attack means that no prior access credentials are required to exploit the vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for production environments. The SQL injection occurs at the parameter level where the 'verified' field is processed, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that can bypass authentication mechanisms and gain administrative privileges within the system. This vulnerability represents a significant threat to user privacy and system integrity, as it enables data breaches that could compromise thousands of user accounts and associated personal information.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with several tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly those related to credential access and defense evasion. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges through database manipulation, potentially gaining access to administrative accounts and system-level information. The lack of input validation creates an attack surface that can be exploited through various payloads including union-based queries, time-based blind injections, and error-based exploitation techniques. Security professionals should note that this vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices that violate fundamental security principles outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. The vulnerability's presence indicates inadequate security testing and code review processes within the development lifecycle, as proper parameter validation should have been implemented during the design phase. Organizations utilizing this system face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences due to the exposure of sensitive user information.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application's codebase. The immediate fix involves sanitizing all user-supplied input including the 'verified' parameter through proper escaping and validation techniques. Developers should implement prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks from occurring at the database level. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments including penetration testing and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire system. Network segmentation and database access controls should be implemented to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Regular security updates and patch management processes should be established to address similar vulnerabilities that may be discovered in the future. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks targeting this or similar vulnerabilities.