CVE-2024-2154 in Online Mobile Management Store
Summary
by MITRE • 03/04/2024
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file view_product.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. VDB-255586 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2154 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store version 1.0 application. This vulnerability specifically targets the view_product.php file where improper input validation allows malicious actors to manipulate the id parameter through sql injection techniques. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user-supplied data without adequate sanitization or parameterization mechanisms, creating a significant security risk that can be exploited remotely without requiring any special privileges or authentication.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into sql query constructions. When the id parameter is passed to view_product.php, the application directly incorporates this value into database queries without appropriate escaping or parameter binding procedures. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is concatenated into sql commands. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage this flaw through network-based interactions without physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous in web-facing applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-2154 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database compromise and potential system infiltration. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to extract sensitive customer information, modify product listings, manipulate inventory data, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The disclosure of this vulnerability through VDB-255586 indicates that threat actors have already developed working exploits, increasing the likelihood of real-world attacks against vulnerable installations. This vulnerability directly maps to attack patterns found in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, specifically targeting the application layer to gain unauthorized access to backend database systems.
Organizations running the affected SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store version 1.0 must implement immediate mitigations to protect their systems from exploitation. The primary remediation involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the view_product.php file and related components. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, limiting the potential damage from successful exploitation. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for sql injection patterns and block suspicious requests. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this represents a common class of flaw that often exists in multiple locations within applications that lack comprehensive input sanitization protocols.