CVE-2024-2153 in Online Mobile Management Store
Summary
by MITRE • 03/04/2024
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/orders/view_order.php. The manipulation of the argument 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 identifier VDB-255585 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/20/2024
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store version 1.0 within the administrative component at /admin/orders/view_order.php. 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's classification as critical indicates severe potential impact on system integrity and data confidentiality.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and parameter handling within the php script. When an administrator or authenticated user accesses the view_order.php page with a maliciously crafted id parameter, the application directly incorporates this input into sql queries without adequate sanitization or prepared statement usage. This creates an exploitation vector where attackers can manipulate database operations through crafted sql payloads, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, administrative credentials, or system information.
The remote exploitation capability of this vulnerability significantly amplifies its threat level, as attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence. The public disclosure of the exploit, as indicated by the VDB-255585 identifier, means that malicious actors can readily leverage this flaw without requiring advanced technical skills or extensive reconnaissance. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql code into input fields for execution by the database. The attack surface includes potential data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and denial of service conditions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise. Attackers could extract customer personal information, payment details, and administrative access credentials stored in the database. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for persistent access through privilege escalation techniques or backdoor installation. Organizations running this software are exposed to regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and reputational damage from data breaches. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a database infiltration technique where adversaries leverage injection flaws to manipulate database operations and extract sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application to address the input validation weakness. Organizations must implement proper input sanitization using prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit administrative access to the vulnerable application components. Regular security assessments including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other application components. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. The remediation process must include thorough code review of all database interaction points to prevent similar vulnerabilities from persisting in other parts of the application.