CVE-2024-10430 in Pet Shop Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2024
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Codezips Pet Shop Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /animalsupdate.php. The manipulation of the argument id 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 • 10/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-10430 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Codezips Pet Shop Management System version 1.0. This security weakness resides in the /animalsupdate.php file where improper input validation allows malicious actors to manipulate the id parameter through sql injection attacks. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates a severe risk to system integrity and data confidentiality, as it provides attackers with direct access to the underlying database infrastructure. The remote exploitability of this vulnerability means that malicious actors can leverage this flaw without requiring physical access to the target system, significantly expanding the potential attack surface and threat impact.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of the id argument in the /animalsupdate.php file, which serves as the primary entry point for sql injection attacks. When the system processes user-supplied id values without proper sanitization or parameterization, attackers can inject malicious sql commands that execute within the database context. This flaw directly maps to CWE-89, which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql fragments into input data that is then processed by an application's database layer. The vulnerability's presence in a management system specifically designed for pet shop operations suggests that sensitive customer data, inventory information, and operational records could be compromised through this attack vector.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as sql injection attacks can enable complete database compromise including unauthorized data modification, deletion, and privilege escalation. Attackers could potentially gain administrative access to the system through database-level exploitation, allowing them to manipulate the entire pet shop management infrastructure. The public disclosure of this exploit increases the likelihood of widespread exploitation, as threat actors can readily implement the attack without requiring advanced technical skills. This vulnerability particularly affects systems that handle sensitive customer information, pet records, and business operational data, making it a prime target for both financial gain and data breach activities.
Organizations utilizing the Codezips Pet Shop Management System should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The recommended security measures align with ATT&CK framework techniques T1190 and T1071, which address exploitation of vulnerabilities and application layer protocols respectively. System administrators must ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized and validated before processing, implementing proper database access controls, and applying the latest security patches from the vendor. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack, as this flaw likely represents a broader pattern of insufficient input validation that may exist in other components of the system.