CVE-2024-25222 in Task Manager App
Summary
by MITRE • 02/14/2024
Task Manager App v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the projectID parameter at /TaskManager/EditProject.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/16/2024
The Task Manager App version 1.0 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that exposes the application to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the projectID parameter within the EditProject.php endpoint, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries. The flaw represents a significant security weakness that undermines the integrity and confidentiality of the application's data storage mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the projectID parameter. When the application processes this parameter without adequate filtering or parameterization, it allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands that can be executed against the backend database. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate database operations through crafted input that bypasses normal authentication and authorization mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform unauthorized database operations including data modification, deletion, and extraction of sensitive information. Attackers could potentially escalate privileges within the application, access confidential project data, or even gain deeper access to the underlying system infrastructure. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on the Task Manager App for project management and data handling, as it creates persistent exposure to data breaches and potential system compromise. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it operates at the database layer, making it difficult to detect through traditional network monitoring approaches.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The primary defense mechanism involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input sanitization routines that validate and filter all parameters before processing. Additionally, the application should be updated to follow secure coding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly focusing on the application layer attacks category that encompasses SQL injection techniques. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues across the entire application stack.