CVE-2023-46795 in Online Matrimonial Project
Summary
by MITRE • 11/08/2023
Online Matrimonial Project v1.0 is vulnerable to multiple Unauthenticated SQL Injection vulnerabilities. The 'gender' parameter in the 'register()' function of the functions.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 • 11/08/2023
The Online Matrimonial Project v1.0 represents a web application designed for matchmaking services that has been identified with multiple unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerabilities. This vulnerability specifically affects the register function within the functions.php file where user input is processed without adequate validation or sanitization. The flaw manifests through the 'gender' parameter which serves as an entry point for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution pipeline.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the application's backend processing logic. When users attempt to register through the matrimonial platform, the gender parameter value is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The absence of input sanitization allows attackers to manipulate the intended database operations by injecting malicious SQL syntax that can alter, retrieve, or delete sensitive data from the underlying database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns as it provides attackers with unauthorized access to the matrimonial database containing potentially sensitive personal information. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to extract user credentials, personal details, registration information, and other confidential data stored within the application's database. The implications are particularly severe given that this is a matrimonial platform where users share highly personal information including names, contact details, demographic data, and relationship preferences. This vulnerability enables attackers to perform data exfiltration, database enumeration, and potentially gain deeper system access through privilege escalation techniques.
The attack vector for this vulnerability requires minimal prerequisites as it does not require authentication or specific user privileges to exploit. An attacker can simply send a maliciously crafted request containing SQL injection payloads to the register function endpoint, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone with access to the application. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the use of SQL injection to gain access to databases and extract sensitive information. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation measures including parameterized queries, proper escaping of special characters, and regular security testing to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited in production environments.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of parameterized database queries to prevent SQL injection attacks, comprehensive input validation and sanitization of all user-provided parameters, and regular security assessments of web applications. The application should be updated to use modern database access methods that automatically escape special characters and prevent malicious input from being interpreted as SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper access controls, database query logging, and intrusion detection systems can help identify and prevent exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and conducting regular penetration testing to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across their web applications.