CVE-2024-10156 in Boat Booking System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2024
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Boat Booking System 1.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/index.php of the component Sign In Page. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2024-10156 represents a critical sql injection flaw in the PHPGurukul Boat Booking System version 1.0 that specifically targets the administrator sign in page. This vulnerability exists within the /admin/index.php file where improper input validation allows attackers to manipulate the username parameter, creating a direct pathway for malicious sql commands to be executed against the underlying database. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of proper parameter sanitization and input validation that has been classified as a critical risk due to its potential for severe data compromise and system exploitation.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate user input before incorporating it into sql queries. When an attacker submits a malicious username value containing sql payload characters, the application processes this input directly without adequate sanitization measures. This creates an environment where sql injection attacks can successfully execute arbitrary sql commands, potentially allowing full database access, data exfiltration, or even system command execution depending on the database configuration. The vulnerability operates under CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides remote attackers with a direct method to compromise the administrative interface of the boat booking system. Since the attack can be initiated remotely without requiring physical access or prior authentication, threat actors can exploit this weakness from anywhere on the internet. The public disclosure of exploitation techniques further amplifies the risk, as malicious actors can immediately implement known attack vectors against vulnerable systems. This vulnerability essentially grants unauthorized access to administrative functions and potentially full database control, making it particularly dangerous for business-critical applications.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements with parameterized queries to ensure that user input is never directly incorporated into sql command structures. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, limiting database user privileges, and applying web application firewalls can provide defense-in-depth measures. Organizations should also conduct immediate vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of this application in their environment and apply the necessary patches or workarounds. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol usage for command and control communications.