CVE-2024-1971 in Online Shopping System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/29/2024
A vulnerability has been found in Surya2Developer Online Shopping System 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file login.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument password with the input nochizplz'+or+1%3d1+limit+1%23 leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-255127.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1971 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Surya2Developer Online Shopping System version 1.0, specifically targeting the login.php file's POST parameter handler. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before processing. The attack vector exploits the password parameter through a malicious payload that concatenates the string nochizplz' with sql operators including or 1=1 limit 1#, which demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of sql injection techniques designed to bypass authentication mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the database query structure through the password field in the login process. When the application processes the malicious input, the sql injection occurs because the application directly incorporates user input into sql queries without proper parameterization or input sanitization. The specific payload nochizplz'+or+1%3d1+limit+1%23 exploits the application's failure to validate or escape special sql characters and logical operators, enabling attackers to manipulate the intended sql query execution path. This flaw operates at the application layer and leverages the standard sql injection attack pattern where attackers can inject malicious sql code through vulnerable input fields.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to extract sensitive data from the underlying database, potentially including user credentials, personal information, and transaction records. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can target the system from any location without requiring physical access or local network presence. This vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the cwe dictionary under cwe-89 sql injection, which classifies the issue as a fundamental weakness in application security where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper validation or escaping. The disclosure of this exploit through vdb-255127 indicates that threat actors have already developed working attack vectors, increasing the risk profile significantly.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks, along with comprehensive input validation and sanitization processes for all user-supplied data. The application should employ proper escaping mechanisms for sql special characters and implement robust authentication controls including account lockout mechanisms and rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks. Security measures should also include regular security code reviews and penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities, while implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing defense-in-depth strategies such as database activity monitoring, privilege separation, and regular security updates to maintain protection against evolving attack vectors. The vulnerability highlights the importance of adhering to secure coding practices and following established security frameworks like the owasp top ten to prevent common application security flaws.