CVE-2024-28558 in Petrol Pump Management Software
Summary
by MITRE • 04/15/2024
SQL Injection vulnerability in sourcecodester Petrol pump management software v1.0, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and obtain sensitive information via crafted payload to admin/app/web_crud.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2025
The CVE-2024-28558 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Petrol pump management software version 1.0 distributed by sourcecodester. This vulnerability exists in the administrative interface at the path admin/app/web_crud.php, making it a direct attack vector for malicious actors seeking to compromise the system. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and improper parameter handling within the application's database interaction layer, creating an environment where attacker-controlled data can be interpreted as part of the SQL command structure. Such vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous in administrative interfaces as they often provide elevated privileges and access to sensitive operational data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard SQL injection attack patterns where malicious payloads are crafted to manipulate the underlying database queries. Attackers can construct specially formatted inputs that bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the database backend. This allows for arbitrary code execution capabilities, enabling attackers to manipulate or extract sensitive information including user credentials, operational data, and system configurations. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can facilitate privilege escalation attacks, potentially allowing attackers to assume administrative roles within the system. The flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities, and represents a classic example of improper input validation in web applications.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses severe risks to petrol pump management systems that rely on the affected software. Attackers can exploit the flaw to gain complete control over the database, potentially leading to service disruption, data breaches, and financial loss. The administrative interface typically contains sensitive operational data including fuel inventory levels, transaction records, and customer information, making this attack vector particularly attractive to threat actors. The remote nature of the vulnerability means attackers can exploit it without physical access to the system, amplifying the risk. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS), as it involves exploitation of web application interfaces and potentially DNS-based command and control communications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-28558 should focus on immediate patching of the affected software version, implementing proper input validation mechanisms, and applying parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to administrative interfaces and deploy web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and multi-factor authentication for administrative accounts can significantly reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input sanitization in preventing database-related security breaches.