CVE-2024-10989 in E-Health Care System
Summary
by MITRE • 11/08/2024
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in code-projects E-Health Care System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /Admin/detail.php. The manipulation of the argument s_id leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The initial researcher advisory confuses the vulnerability class of this issue.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/10/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-10989 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the code-projects E-Health Care System version 1.0. This security weakness specifically impacts the administrative component of the system through the /Admin/detail.php file, where improper input validation allows malicious actors to manipulate the s_id parameter. The vulnerability's classification as critical stems from its potential to enable unauthorized data access and system compromise, particularly given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is actively being used in the wild. The attack vector is remote, meaning that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the target system, significantly expanding the potential attack surface and impact scope.
The technical exploitation of this sql injection vulnerability occurs when the s_id parameter in the detail.php file fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. This lack of input validation creates an environment where malicious sql commands can be injected and executed within the backend database system. The flaw likely stems from inadequate parameterized query implementation or improper escaping of special characters in the application's database interaction layer. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection weaknesses, while the ATT&CK framework would classify this under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application as it targets a publicly accessible administrative interface. The confusion mentioned in the initial researcher advisory suggests that the vulnerability may have been initially misclassified or that the attack methodology involves multiple exploit vectors beyond simple sql injection.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it could enable attackers to gain complete administrative control over the health care system's database infrastructure. Given that this is an e-health care system, the potential for data breaches involving sensitive patient information, medical records, and personal health data creates significant compliance and regulatory risks. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can target the system from anywhere on the internet, potentially leading to widespread data compromise across multiple patient records. The disclosed exploit status increases the likelihood of automated attacks and makes the system particularly vulnerable to coordinated exploitation efforts. Organizations using this software face potential regulatory penalties under healthcare data protection laws such as HIPAA, GDPR, or other applicable data protection legislation depending on the geographical jurisdiction of the affected systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-10989 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected E-Health Care System version 1.0, with the vendor releasing a security update that properly implements parameterized queries and input validation for the s_id parameter in detail.php. Organizations should implement network-level protections such as web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts targeting this specific vulnerability. The security team should conduct immediate assessment of all database interactions within the application to identify and remediate similar input validation weaknesses throughout the codebase. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and least privilege principles for administrative interfaces can limit the potential damage even if the vulnerability is exploited. Regular security scanning and penetration testing should be conducted to identify other potential sql injection vulnerabilities within the system. Organizations should also establish incident response procedures specifically designed for healthcare data breaches, given the sensitive nature of the information at risk. The ATT&CK framework suggests implementing defensive measures such as input validation controls and database query monitoring to prevent successful exploitation of this class of vulnerability, while compliance frameworks require that organizations maintain detailed logs and audit trails of database access for regulatory purposes.