CVE-2024-24310 in Generate Barcode on Invoice Module
Summary
by MITRE • 02/24/2024
In the module "Generate barcode on invoice / delivery slip" (ecgeneratebarcode) from Ether Creation <= 1.2.0 for PrestaShop, a guest can perform SQL injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2024-24310 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the ecgeneratebarcode module for PrestaShop versions 1.2.0 and earlier. This module, designed to generate barcodes on invoice and delivery slip documents, fails to properly sanitize user input, creating an exploitable condition that allows unauthorized data access. The vulnerability specifically affects guest users who can submit malicious input through the barcode generation functionality without requiring authentication. This presents a significant risk to e-commerce platforms utilizing PrestaShop as the underlying commerce system, since the module is commonly deployed for business operations involving customer transactions and order processing.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter sanitization within the module's backend processing logic. When guest users interact with the barcode generation feature, the module accepts parameters directly from HTTP request variables without proper escaping or validation. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands that can be executed against the underlying database. The flaw aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a result of insufficient input sanitization and improper database query construction. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic case of insecure data handling where user-supplied data flows directly into database queries without appropriate security measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive customer information. Attackers could extract customer personal data, order histories, payment details, and other confidential business information stored within the PrestaShop database. The vulnerability affects not just individual user records but entire customer bases, making it particularly dangerous for businesses handling large volumes of transactional data. The lack of authentication requirements means that even unauthenticated users can exploit this flaw, significantly broadening the attack surface and making the vulnerability more accessible to malicious actors. This represents a critical weakness in the application's security architecture as defined by the ATT&CK framework's credential access and data exposure tactics.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The primary solution involves updating the ecgeneratebarcode module to version 1.2.1 or later, where the SQL injection vulnerability has been patched through proper input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input sanitization measures, including the use of prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent similar issues in other application components. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application users have minimal required privileges, following the principle of least privilege. Additionally, regular security auditing of third-party modules and plugins should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and the necessity of adhering to security standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks to prevent such critical flaws from compromising enterprise systems.