CVE-2024-51579 in 5 Stars Rating Funnel Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/09/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Saleswonder.Biz 5 Stars Rating Funnel allows SQL Injection.This issue affects 5 Stars Rating Funnel: from n/a through 1.4.01.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-51579 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Saleswonder.Biz 5 Stars Rating Funnel application, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 1.4.01. This weakness resides in the improper neutralization of special elements within SQL commands, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through user input. The vulnerability manifests when the application fails to adequately sanitize or escape input parameters before incorporating them into SQL statements, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL code that can be executed by the database engine.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize user-supplied data that gets processed within SQL query constructions. When input data containing special SQL characters or commands is not appropriately escaped or parameterized, attackers can manipulate the intended query logic to execute unauthorized database operations. This flaw directly maps to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization. The attack vector typically involves manipulation of input fields, URL parameters, or API endpoints that feed data into database queries, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information, data modification, or complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to escalate privileges within the database environment and potentially gain access to sensitive user information, business data, or system configurations. Attackers can exploit this weakness to extract confidential data, modify or delete records, or even execute administrative commands on the database server. The vulnerability affects the entire user base of the 5 Stars Rating Funnel application within the specified version range, making it particularly concerning given the potential for widespread compromise. The risk is amplified by the fact that SQL injection attacks are among the most common and dangerous web application vulnerabilities, often resulting in complete system compromise when not properly addressed.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-51579 should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries and prepared statements to ensure that user input is properly separated from SQL command structure. The application should implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization routines that reject or escape potentially dangerous characters and sequences before any database operations occur. Additionally, organizations should enforce the principle of least privilege for database accounts used by the application, limiting access rights to only necessary operations. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities, while application code reviews should focus on database interaction patterns. The remediation process must include updating to the latest version of the 5 Stars Rating Funnel application where this vulnerability has been addressed, and implementing proper database query logging to detect potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services, and T1071.004 which addresses application layer protocol usage for command and control communications, making comprehensive network monitoring essential for early detection of exploitation attempts.