CVE-2024-2061 in Petrol Pump Management Software
Summary
by MITRE • 03/01/2024
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Petrol Pump Management Software 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/edit_supplier.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-255376.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/13/2024
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Petrol Pump Management Software version 1.0 within the administrative component, specifically in the /admin/edit_supplier.php file. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user input passed through the id parameter, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution process. The vulnerability represents a direct violation of input validation principles and demonstrates poor secure coding practices that enable unauthorized data access and manipulation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's insufficient parameter sanitization mechanisms within the edit_supplier.php script. When a user or attacker supplies an id value through the application's interface, the software directly incorporates this input into sql query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This creates an environment where sql injection attacks can successfully execute malicious commands against the underlying database system. The vulnerability is classified as remote because attackers can exploit it through network access without requiring physical presence or local system access, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database compromise and potential system infiltration. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive supplier information, modify or delete supplier records, escalate privileges within the application, and potentially gain access to other system components through database-based attacks. The disclosed exploit status means that threat actors can readily leverage this vulnerability without requiring advanced technical skills, significantly increasing the risk to organizations using this software. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 sql injection weakness and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.
Organizations utilizing this software must immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization routines that validate and escape all user-supplied data before processing. Additionally, the application should be updated to the latest version if available, or the vulnerable code should be patched to implement secure coding practices. Network segmentation and access controls should be enhanced to limit exposure, while regular security monitoring and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper security testing during software development lifecycle and adherence to secure coding standards to prevent similar issues in future releases.