CVE-2024-7320 in Online Blood Bank Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/31/2024
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in itsourcecode Online Blood Bank Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/index.php of the component Admin Login. The manipulation of the argument user leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273231.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2024
This critical vulnerability exists within the itsourcecode Online Blood Bank Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative login component. The flaw manifests in the /admin/index.php file where the user parameter is improperly handled, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates severe impact potential, with the attack vector being remotely exploitable, meaning unauthorized users can leverage this weakness without physical access to the system infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the administrative authentication mechanism. When the user parameter is processed in the backend database queries, the system fails to properly escape or parameterize the input, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the login interface. This weakness enables attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the blood bank management system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can lead to complete system compromise and data exfiltration. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could retrieve confidential donor information, blood inventory records, and administrative credentials, potentially compromising patient privacy and medical data integrity. The public disclosure of the exploit (VDB-273231) significantly increases the risk profile, as malicious actors can readily implement the attack without requiring advanced technical skills. This creates a high probability of exploitation across multiple vulnerable installations.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected system, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should also deploy web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, while conducting thorough security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other system components. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a technique commonly catalogued under ATT&CK matrix tactic TA0006 (Credential Access) and technique T1110 (Brute Force) when combined with successful exploitation. Regular security updates and proper code review practices are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future software releases.