CVE-2024-8331 in RapidCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 08/30/2024
A vulnerability was found in OpenRapid RapidCMS up to 1.3.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/user/user-move-run.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-8331 represents a critical sql injection flaw within OpenRapid RapidCMS version 1.3.1 and earlier. This security weakness resides in the administrative component of the CMS, specifically within the file /admin/user/user-move-run.php which handles user management operations. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it allows remote attackers to execute malicious sql commands through manipulation of the username parameter, effectively bypassing authentication mechanisms and potentially gaining full administrative control over the affected system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a classic sql injection attack pattern where the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into database queries. When an attacker submits a specially crafted username parameter to the user-move-run.php endpoint, the application processes this input directly into sql statements without adequate validation or parameterization. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection vulnerabilities as a fundamental weakness in application security where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or corruption. Remote exploitation capabilities mean that attackers can potentially access sensitive user information, modify database content, create new administrative accounts, or even execute arbitrary code on the affected server. The disclosure of the exploit to the public community significantly increases the risk exposure as malicious actors can readily implement the attack without requiring advanced technical skills or extensive reconnaissance. This vulnerability particularly affects web applications that rely on user input for database operations, making it a prime target for automated scanning and exploitation tools commonly used in modern cyber attacks.
Organizations utilizing OpenRapid RapidCMS version 1.3.1 or earlier should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to the latest available version which contains patched sql injection protections. Additionally, network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to administrative endpoints, while input validation should be strengthened at all application layers to prevent malicious data from reaching database queries. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of implementing proper parameterized queries and input sanitization techniques as recommended by the OWASP Top Ten and MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically addressing techniques related to command injection and credential access. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as sql injection remains one of the most prevalent and dangerous security flaws in web applications.