CVE-2024-55103 in Online Nurse Hiring System
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2024
Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability in the component /admin/profile.php via the fullname parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/22/2025
The Online Nurse Hiring System v1.0 represents a web-based platform designed for managing nurse recruitment processes and administrative functions. This system likely serves healthcare organizations in streamlining their hiring workflows and maintaining candidate information. The vulnerability exists within the administrative interface component at /admin/profile.php which handles user profile management operations. The system's architecture appears to process user input directly without proper sanitization or parameterized query construction, creating a significant security gap that could be exploited by malicious actors.
The specific technical flaw manifests through the fullname parameter within the /admin/profile.php component where SQL injection occurs. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization practices where user-supplied data containing special SQL characters or commands gets directly incorporated into database queries. Attackers can manipulate the fullname parameter to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses authentication mechanisms, extracts sensitive data, or modifies database records. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a critical weakness in software applications where user input is improperly handled in SQL queries. This flaw represents a classic example of unsafe query construction where dynamic SQL generation occurs without proper parameterization or input filtering.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass potential complete system compromise. An attacker exploiting this SQL injection could gain unauthorized access to the administrative interface, potentially leading to full database access and manipulation of all stored information including candidate profiles, hiring records, and potentially sensitive personal data. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector that could allow attackers to escalate privileges, extract confidential information, or even establish backdoors within the system. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, as attackers may use the compromised system to launch further attacks or maintain persistence. The system's exposure through the web interface makes it particularly vulnerable to automated scanning and exploitation attempts.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application code. The primary defense involves replacing direct string concatenation in SQL queries with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL code from user data. Input sanitization measures including character filtering, length validation, and regular expression matching should be implemented to prevent malicious payloads from reaching the database layer. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms within the administrative interface will limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The system should also incorporate proper error handling to prevent information disclosure and implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase.