CVE-2024-10409 in Blood Bank Management
Summary
by MITRE • 10/27/2024
A vulnerability was found in code-projects Blood Bank Management 1.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /file/accept.php. The manipulation of the argument reqid leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/23/2025
This critical vulnerability resides within the code-projects Blood Bank Management 1.0 software system and represents a severe security flaw that could compromise the entire database infrastructure. The vulnerability specifically targets the /file/accept.php endpoint where the reqid parameter is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization measures. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through the reqid argument, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive blood bank records including donor information, recipient data, and medical histories.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from improper parameter handling within the accept.php file where user-supplied input from the reqid parameter is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is concatenated into SQL commands. The attack vector is remote, meaning that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter without requiring physical access or prior authentication credentials. This remote exploitability significantly amplifies the potential impact as it can be leveraged by attackers anywhere on the internet.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it could enable complete database manipulation including unauthorized data deletion, modification of critical blood bank records, and potential privilege escalation within the application. Given that blood bank management systems contain highly sensitive personal health information, the compromise of such systems could lead to identity theft, medical fraud, and serious privacy violations. The disclosed exploit status means that malicious actors already have the means to weaponize this vulnerability, making immediate remediation essential to prevent potential data breaches.
Organizations utilizing this blood bank management system should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization techniques and utilizing prepared statements with parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot be interpreted as SQL commands. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues throughout the application codebase, with particular attention to all file processing endpoints that handle user input. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the need for comprehensive application security hardening measures to prevent exploitation of publicly accessible web applications.