CVE-2024-2282 in Automated-Mess-Management-System
Summary
by MITRE • 03/08/2024
A vulnerability was found in boyiddha Automated-Mess-Management-System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /index.php of the component Login Page. The manipulation of the argument useremail leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-256049 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
This critical vulnerability exists in the Automated-Mess-Management-System version 1.0 developed by boyiddha, specifically within the login page functionality accessible through the /index.php file. The flaw represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The vulnerability is triggered through manipulation of the useremail parameter, which serves as the attack vector for executing malicious sql commands against the underlying database system. This represents a fundamental breakdown in input validation and output encoding practices that violates core security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and CWE-89 sql injection category.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands on the affected database server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Attackers can leverage the useremail parameter to inject malicious sql payloads that may extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even gain administrative access to the system. The remote exploitability aspect means that adversaries do not require physical access to the system, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. The disclosure of the exploit publicly through VDB-256049 indicates that threat actors have already developed working attack code, increasing the immediate risk to affected systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could result in complete system takeover, data corruption, or service disruption for the mess management system. Organizations relying on this automated system for meal management and user authentication face significant risks including unauthorized access to user credentials, manipulation of meal records, and potential exposure of personal information. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts compounds the risk, as no official patches or mitigations are currently available to address this critical flaw, leaving affected organizations without official remediation guidance.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage. Organizations must conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of this system and implement network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement. The lack of vendor response underscores the importance of proactive security measures and the need for organizations to maintain independent security monitoring capabilities. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and the dangers of relying on outdated or unsupported software systems in production environments.