CVE-2024-13003 in Portfolio Management System MCA
Summary
by MITRE • 12/29/2024
A vulnerability was found in 1000 Projects Portfolio Management System MCA 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /update_ed.php. The manipulation of the argument e_id leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/31/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2024-13003 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the 1000 Projects Portfolio Management System MCA version 1.0, specifically impacting the /update_ed.php file. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the e_id parameter, which serves as a critical attack vector for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to the underlying database system. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted input, potentially leading to complete database compromise and unauthorized data access. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is actively being exploited in the wild, making immediate remediation essential for organizations utilizing this software.
The technical implementation of this sql injection vulnerability occurs when the application processes the e_id argument within the update_ed.php script without proper sanitization or parameterized query handling. This allows attackers to inject malicious sql payloads directly into the database query execution chain, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the application's database environment. The attack vector is remotely exploitable, meaning that malicious actors can target vulnerable systems without requiring physical access or local network presence. This remote exploitation capability significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact of the vulnerability.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-13003 extends beyond simple data theft, as sql injection vulnerabilities can enable attackers to gain complete control over the affected database system. Organizations running this portfolio management software may face severe consequences including unauthorized access to project data, financial information, user credentials, and other sensitive business data. The vulnerability's critical rating indicates that it can be exploited without authentication requirements and can result in substantial business disruption, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses. The public disclosure of the exploit means that threat actors can readily leverage this vulnerability, increasing the urgency for immediate remediation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected software to address the sql injection flaw in the update_ed.php file. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures, particularly for all user-supplied parameters including the e_id argument. The implementation of parameterized queries and prepared statements should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent sql injection attacks. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other application components. Organizations should also review and implement proper access controls, database activity monitoring, and incident response procedures to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection and represents a common attack pattern documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under the technique of command and control through database manipulation.