CVE-2024-58341 in OpenCart
Summary
by MITRE • 03/25/2026
OpenCart Core 4.0.2.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'search' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the product search endpoint with malicious 'search' values to extract sensitive database information using boolean-based blind or time-based blind SQL injection techniques.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2026
OpenCart Core version 4.0.2.3 contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability that affects the product search functionality through the 'search' parameter. This vulnerability resides in the application's input validation mechanisms where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the search endpoint, potentially leading to complete database compromise and unauthorized data access. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it does not require authentication credentials to exploit, making it accessible to any attacker who can send HTTP requests to the affected system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper parameter handling within the product search functionality. When a user submits a search query through the GET request interface, the application directly incorporates the 'search' parameter value into SQL query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. This creates an environment where malicious SQL code can be injected and executed within the database context, enabling attackers to manipulate database operations through boolean-based blind or time-based blind SQL injection techniques. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 as improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous classes of injection vulnerabilities in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data extraction to encompass complete system compromise and data integrity violations. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, customer data, product catalogs, and administrative configurations. The boolean-based blind SQL injection technique allows attackers to infer database contents through response variations, while time-based blind methods enable data extraction through timing delays in database responses. These techniques can be automated to systematically harvest database contents without detection, potentially leading to unauthorized access to administrative interfaces and full system control. The vulnerability affects the core database interaction layer of OpenCart, making it a critical threat to e-commerce operations and customer data security.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the OpenCart Core application to version 4.0.2.4 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the SQL injection flaw. Organizations should implement input validation controls at multiple layers including web application firewalls, API gateway filters, and application-level sanitization routines to prevent malicious payloads from reaching the database layer. The implementation of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application codebase to eliminate the possibility of SQL injection attacks. Security monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect anomalous search patterns and unusual database access behaviors that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the application architecture. This 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 defensive measures across multiple security domains.