CVE-2023-45334 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 'status' parameter of the routers/edit-orders.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 • 11/30/2023
The Online Food Ordering System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through multiple unauthenticated SQL injection flaws that directly compromise the system's database integrity and confidentiality. This vulnerability specifically targets the routers/edit-orders.php resource where the 'status' parameter fails to implement proper input validation mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands directly into the database query execution pipeline. The absence of sanitization or filtering for user-supplied input creates an exploitable condition where attackers can manipulate database operations without authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive customer and order information.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw represents a fundamental failure in input validation and output encoding practices that violates core security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. The unfiltered nature of the 'status' parameter creates a direct pathway for attackers to execute malicious SQL commands, potentially leading to data exfiltration, data manipulation, or even complete database compromise. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by its unauthenticated nature, meaning any external party can exploit this flaw without requiring legitimate credentials or access privileges.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability extend beyond simple data theft to include potential system-wide compromise and business disruption. Attackers could manipulate order statuses, access customer personal information including names, addresses, and payment details, or even delete critical database entries. The vulnerability affects the system's integrity and availability, as malicious actors could alter order processing workflows or cause denial of service conditions through database corruption. Organizations relying on this system face significant regulatory compliance risks under GDPR, PCI DSS, and other data protection frameworks due to the exposure of sensitive personal and financial information.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks, comprehensive input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied parameters, and mandatory authentication checks for administrative functions. The system requires proper output encoding to prevent malicious code execution and should implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious database queries. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar flaws in the application's codebase. Additionally, implementing least privilege access controls and database activity monitoring will help detect unauthorized access attempts and provide audit trails for security investigations. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to the principle of least privilege in web application development as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework's database access techniques.