CVE-2023-45342 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 'phone' parameter of the routers/register-router.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 its handling of user input in the registration process, specifically within the routers/register-router.php endpoint. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize or filter data received from the phone parameter, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries without authentication. The system's failure to implement proper data sanitization procedures allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly through the phone field, bypassing all authentication mechanisms and potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive database information.
This vulnerability manifests as a classic unauthenticated sql injection flaw that aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it targets a registration endpoint that should logically require minimal validation but instead exposes the entire database infrastructure to manipulation. The phone parameter serves as the primary attack surface where malicious input can be crafted to execute arbitrary sql commands, potentially leading to data exfiltration, database modification, or even complete system compromise. The absence of input validation creates a direct pathway for attackers to exploit the underlying database through the application layer, making this a particularly severe security flaw in the context of web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential system-wide compromise and business disruption. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract confidential user information including personal details, order histories, and potentially payment information stored within the database. The unauthenticated nature of this vulnerability means that any individual can exploit it without requiring valid credentials, significantly amplifying the attack surface and potential damage. This weakness directly violates fundamental security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten 2021, specifically addressing injection flaws that can lead to complete system compromise. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes the exploitation of vulnerabilities in remote services to gain initial access and potentially escalate privileges within the target environment.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar issues. The primary fix involves implementing proper input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data, particularly in the phone parameter field, through the use of parameterized queries or prepared statements that separate SQL code from data. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms for all application endpoints, ensuring that registration processes are properly validated before any database interaction occurs. Additionally, regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues across the entire application stack. The implementation of web application firewalls and input validation rules at the network level can provide additional protective layers, while comprehensive logging and monitoring systems should be deployed to detect and respond to exploitation attempts.