CVE-2024-4932 in Simple Online Bidding System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/16/2024
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /simple-online-bidding-system/admin/index.php?page=manage_user. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264468.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/10/2024
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System version 1.0 within the administrative user management functionality. The flaw resides in the /simple-online-bidding-system/admin/index.php?page=manage_user endpoint where the id parameter is improperly handled without adequate input validation or sanitization. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands by manipulating the id argument, potentially leading to complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates poor input handling practices where user-supplied data flows directly into sql query construction without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms. This type of vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 sql injection and represents a classic insecure direct object reference pattern that enables attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The remote exploitability means that malicious actors can leverage this weakness from outside the network perimeter without requiring local system access or authentication credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential lateral movement within affected networks. An attacker could extract all user accounts, including administrative credentials, manipulate user permissions, modify auction data, and potentially gain persistence through database backdoors. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 application layer protocol and T1566 credential access, representing a significant risk to system integrity and user privacy. The public disclosure of the exploit (VDB-264468) increases the likelihood of widespread exploitation across unpatched systems.
Organizations should immediately implement multiple layers of defense including input validation at the application level, parameterized queries, and proper access controls. The recommended mitigations include applying the vendor-supplied patch if available, implementing web application firewalls to detect sql injection attempts, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of the affected system. Network segmentation and principle of least privilege access should be enforced to limit potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security monitoring and log analysis should be enhanced to detect anomalous database access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper code review processes and automated security testing to identify similar issues in legacy applications.