CVE-2024-10337 in Clothes Recommendation System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/24/2024
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodeHero Clothes Recommendation System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/home.php?con=add. The manipulation of the argument cat/subcat/ t1/t2/text leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/25/2024
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodeHero Clothes Recommendation System version 1.0 within the administrative interface. The flaw is located in the file /admin/home.php when processing the parameter con=add, making it accessible through remote exploitation. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data passed through the cat subcat t1 t2 text parameters, which are directly incorporated into sql query constructions without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the sql query execution by injecting malicious sql code through the affected parameters. When the application processes these parameters in the administrative context, the input flows directly into database operations without appropriate sanitization mechanisms, creating an environment where sql injection attacks can succeed. This flaw specifically affects the data processing logic within the add functionality of the administrative panel, where user inputs are concatenated into sql statements rather than being properly parameterized.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides remote attackers with the ability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the underlying database server. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise including data exfiltration, unauthorized data modification, privilege escalation, and potential system compromise. Attackers could access sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, and system configuration details stored within the database. The remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web applications.
Security mitigations should focus on implementing proper input validation and sanitization techniques throughout the application code. The most effective approach involves replacing direct sql query concatenation with prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user inputs are properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and input filtering mechanisms will help prevent malicious inputs from reaching the database layer. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection weakness and maps to attack techniques in the ATT&CK framework under T1190 exploitation for client execution and T1071.004 application layer protocol. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.