CVE-2024-22627 in Complete Supplier Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2024
Complete Supplier Management System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /Supply_Management_System/admin/edit_distributor.php?id=.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/20/2025
The Complete Supplier Management System version 1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through its administrative interface that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious SQL commands. This flaw exists within the edit_distributor.php script where the application fails to properly sanitize user input parameters, specifically the id parameter that is passed through the URL. The vulnerability stems from the application's inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling mechanisms, creating an avenue for attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted malicious input.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when the application directly incorporates user-supplied data into SQL query construction without appropriate sanitization or parameterization. When an attacker supplies a malicious value for the id parameter in the URL path /Supply_Management_System/admin/edit_distributor.php?id=, the system processes this input without proper validation, allowing the attacker to inject additional SQL commands that can be executed within the database context. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and represents a classic example of untrusted data being directly embedded into database queries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or manipulation, as it provides attackers with potentially complete database access and control over the supplier management system. An attacker could extract sensitive supplier information, modify distributor records, delete critical data, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The administrative nature of the affected script means that successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to all supplier records, user credentials, and potentially other interconnected systems that rely on the same database infrastructure. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for Application Layer Protocol: DNS and T1190 for Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it represents an exploitable entry point through a public web interface.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary fix involves implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements throughout the application codebase, ensuring that all user inputs are properly escaped or parameterized before being incorporated into database operations. Additionally, input validation should be strengthened to reject malicious payloads and enforce strict data type expectations for all parameters. Implementing web application firewalls and input sanitization mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing to identify similar issues in other parts of the application. Regular security updates and code reviews should be implemented to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future versions, with adherence to secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines.