CVE-2023-50035 in Small CRM
Summary
by MITRE • 12/29/2023
PHPGurukul Small CRM 3.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection on the Users login panel because of "password" parameter is directly used in the SQL query without any sanitization and the SQL Injection payload being executed.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-50035 affects PHPGurukul Small CRM version 3.0 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the user login authentication mechanism. This weakness stems from improper input validation and sanitization practices where the password parameter is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without adequate protection measures. The vulnerability exists specifically within the login panel functionality, making it accessible to attackers who can manipulate the authentication process through maliciously crafted input.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database engine. In this case, the password parameter serves as the primary attack vector where an attacker can submit specially crafted SQL payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms entirely. The absence of parameterized queries or proper input sanitization allows malicious SQL commands to be executed directly against the backend database, potentially granting unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive data.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents severe implications for system security and data integrity. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass authentication, gain unauthorized access to user accounts, extract sensitive information from the database, or even modify user credentials. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as the vulnerability could enable attackers to escalate privileges, perform data manipulation, or establish persistent access to the system. Given that this affects a customer relationship management system, the potential for data breaches involving customer information, business records, and sensitive communications is substantial.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Input validation and sanitization mechanisms must be strengthened to filter out malicious SQL characters and patterns before processing user input. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users. Security headers and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application codebase. The remediation process should also include updating the application to a patched version if available, and implementing proper access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized access attempts. Organizations should follow established security frameworks such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and MITRE ATT&CK matrix to address this type of vulnerability effectively and prevent similar issues in other components of their infrastructure.