CVE-2024-7115 in Online-Payroll-Management-System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/26/2024
A vulnerability was found in MD-MAFUJUL-HASAN Online-Payroll-Management-System up to 20230911. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /designation_viewmore.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. VDB-272446 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7115 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the MD-MAFUJUL-HASAN Online-Payroll-Management-System, specifically targeting the /designation_viewmore.php component. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The flaw exists in the handling of the id parameter, which serves as the primary attack vector for malicious actors seeking to exploit the system's database layer. The absence of proper parameterized queries or input sanitization creates an environment where attacker-controlled data can be directly interpreted as part of the sql command structure, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive payroll information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as sql injection attacks can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. This poses significant risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of payroll data, employee information, and potentially financial records stored within the system. The remote exploitability of this vulnerability means that attackers do not require physical access to the network or system to carry out their attacks, making the threat surface significantly broader. Given that the system employs continuous delivery with rolling releases, the lack of specific version information creates additional challenges for organizations attempting to assess their exposure or implement targeted fixes. The absence of vendor response to early disclosure attempts further compounds the risk, leaving affected organizations without official patches or remediation guidance during the active exploitation period.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a classic example of CWE-89 sql injection, which falls under the broader category of injection flaws that consistently rank among the top cybersecurity threats according to the OWASP Top Ten project. The attack pattern aligns with techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 exploitation for execution and T1071.004 application layer protocol categories, specifically targeting web application interfaces. Organizations must implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation. The public disclosure status of this vulnerability, as indicated by VDB-272446, suggests that threat actors are actively exploiting this weakness, making prompt remediation essential. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures to address any successful breaches that may occur.