CVE-2024-25217 in Online Medicine Ordering System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/14/2024
Online Medicine Ordering System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /omos/?p=products/view_product.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/23/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-25217 represents a critical security flaw in the Online Medicine Ordering System version 1.0, specifically targeting the database layer through improper input validation. This system, designed for pharmaceutical e-commerce operations, exposes a direct path for malicious actors to manipulate backend database queries through the id parameter within the product viewing functionality. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied input is directly concatenated into SQL statements without adequate sanitization or parameterization, creating an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL code to manipulate database operations.
The technical exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs at the URL endpoint /omos/?p=products/view_product where the id parameter serves as the primary attack vector. When an attacker submits a maliciously crafted id value, the application fails to properly validate or escape the input before incorporating it into database queries. This flaw allows for unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations that can compromise the entire database infrastructure. The 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. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive patient information, prescription records, or administrative credentials stored within the system's database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it fundamentally undermines the integrity and confidentiality of medical information systems. In healthcare environments, such vulnerabilities pose severe risks to patient privacy and regulatory compliance with standards like HIPAA and GDPR. The exposure of pharmaceutical ordering data could enable attackers to manipulate inventory systems, disrupt supply chains, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive medical records. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this vulnerability affects a system handling potentially life-critical medical information and ordering processes, making it a prime target for both financial gain and healthcare-specific threats.
Security mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application code should undergo comprehensive input validation and sanitization processes where all user-supplied data is treated as potentially malicious and properly escaped before database interaction. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application. The remediation process should follow ATT&CK framework guidance for defensive measures against command and control operations, ensuring that the system's security posture aligns with industry best practices for protecting sensitive healthcare information systems.