CVE-2024-40072 in Online ID Generator System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/16/2025
Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System 1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at id_generator/admin/?page=generate/index&id=1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/16/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-40072 affects the Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System version 1.0, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the application to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This vulnerability manifests through a SQL injection weakness in the administrative interface where the id parameter is improperly handled, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input. The affected endpoint at id_generator/admin/?page=generate/index&id=1 demonstrates a classic parameter-based injection vector that bypasses normal input validation mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization and improper query construction within the application's backend processing logic. When the application processes the id parameter without adequate parameterization or input filtering, it directly incorporates user-supplied data into SQL commands, creating an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL code. This flaw aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental weakness in database query construction where untrusted data is concatenated into SQL statements without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires minimal privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for systems that handle sensitive identification data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized administrative access. Attackers could leverage this weakness to extract confidential information including user credentials, personal identification details, and system metadata stored within the database. The implications are severe given that this is an online ID generation system, meaning the compromised data could include sensitive identification numbers, personal information, and potentially financial or governmental identifiers. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, as the attack vector operates through standard web application interfaces.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. 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. Input validation should be strengthened at multiple layers including client-side and server-side filtering, with strict type checking and length limitations applied to the id parameter. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users. Security headers should be configured to prevent common attack patterns, and the system should be regularly scanned for similar vulnerabilities using automated tools. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of the administrative interface, while regular security audits should verify that similar injection vulnerabilities do not exist in other parameters or endpoints within the application. The remediation process should also include comprehensive logging of all administrative activities to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain audit trails for forensic analysis.