CVE-2024-25307 in Cinema Seat Reservation System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/09/2024
Code-projects Cinema Seat Reservation System 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the 'id' parameter at "/Cinema-Reservation/booking.php?id=1."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2024
The CVE-2024-25307 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Code-projects Cinema Seat Reservation System version 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the booking.php script where the 'id' parameter is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper input validation or sanitization. The system fails to implement any form of parameterized queries or input filtering mechanisms, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted SQL commands. The vulnerability specifically affects the reservation system's ability to handle user input, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can be executed against the underlying database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's insecure handling of user-supplied data within the booking.php endpoint. When a user accesses a booking page with an id parameter, the application directly concatenates this parameter into SQL query strings without any sanitization or validation processes. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a result of inadequate input validation and improper query construction. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user input transitions directly into database operations, creating a direct pathway for attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potentially full database access capabilities. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, reservation details, personal data, and system configuration parameters. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the cinema reservation system likely contains personally identifiable information and payment details, making it a prime target for data breaches. The vulnerability also enables potential privilege escalation attacks where attackers might gain administrative access to the database, allowing them to modify or delete critical reservation records and potentially disrupt the entire booking system operations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-25307 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The primary fix involves implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements throughout the application codebase, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, input validation and sanitization measures should be deployed at multiple layers including application-level filtering and database-level access controls. The implementation of the principle of least privilege should be enforced where database accounts used by the web application have minimal required permissions, preventing attackers from executing destructive operations even if they successfully exploit the SQL injection. Security testing should include automated SQL injection scanning tools and manual penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire codebase. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly the techniques related to command injection and credential access that attackers might leverage through such database vulnerabilities.