CVE-2024-48283 in User Registration & Login and User Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 10/15/2024
Phpgurukul User Registration & Login and User Management System 3.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in /admin//search-result.php via the searchkey parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-48283 affects the Phpgurukul User Registration & Login and User Management System version 3.2, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the application to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This vulnerability resides within the administrative search functionality of the system, specifically in the search-result.php file where user input is improperly handled without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms.
The technical flaw manifests through improper input handling of the searchkey parameter within the /admin//search-result.php endpoint, creating an SQL injection vulnerability classified under CWE-89. This weakness allows an attacker to manipulate the database queries executed by the application through malicious input, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive information, modify database contents, or even gain unauthorized administrative access. The vulnerability occurs because the application directly incorporates user-supplied input into SQL queries without proper parameterization or input filtering, making it susceptible to manipulation through crafted payloads that can alter the intended query execution flow.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges within the system and potentially compromise the entire user management infrastructure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to enumerate user accounts, access confidential personal information, modify user permissions, or even inject malicious code into the database. The administrative nature of the affected component means that successful exploitation could provide attackers with elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to manipulate the core user management functionality and undermine the integrity of the entire system. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations relying on the system for user authentication and access control, as it directly threatens the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching and code review processes to address the root cause of the SQL injection flaw. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar issues from occurring in other components. The remediation approach must include comprehensive code auditing to identify and fix other potential SQL injection vulnerabilities within the system, as well as implementing proper access controls and input sanitization mechanisms. Additionally, organizations should consider deploying web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts, while establishing robust logging and monitoring procedures to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1213.002 for data from information repositories, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security measures beyond simple patching to protect against exploitation attempts.