CVE-2024-37112 in WishList Member X Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/09/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Membership Software WishList Member X.This issue affects WishList Member X: from n/a before 3.26.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/03/2024
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the WishList Member X membership software platform that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through improperly sanitized input parameters. The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation and sanitization of user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql command structures, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute unauthorized database operations. The affected version range indicates that all versions prior to 3.26.7 remain susceptible to this exploitation vector, making it a persistent threat across multiple releases of the software.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user input before embedding it into sql queries. This improper neutralization creates conditions where specially crafted input can alter the intended execution flow of database commands, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands. The vulnerability specifically affects the sql command execution pathways within the membership management system, where user data is processed through database interactions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise and unauthorized access to member information, payment details, and system configuration data. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, create backdoor accounts, or establish persistent access to the membership platform. The implications are particularly severe for membership software where sensitive personal and financial data is stored, as the compromise of such systems could result in identity theft, financial fraud, and regulatory compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, with immediate deployment of version 3.26.7 or later which contains the necessary patches. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious sql injection patterns, conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities, and establish robust database access controls. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that all sql command execution paths properly sanitize input data and that the patched version maintains full functionality while eliminating the injection vectors. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and represents a technique commonly catalogued in the ATT&CK framework under database access and credential access phases of cyber operations.