CVE-2025-1116 in Live AJAX Search Free
Summary
by MITRE • 02/08/2025
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Dreamvention Live AJAX Search Free up to 1.0.6 on OpenCart. Affected by this issue is the function searchresults/search of the file /?route=extension/live_search/module/live_search.searchresults. The manipulation of the argument keyword leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2025
This critical vulnerability exists in the Dreamvention Live AJAX Search Free extension for OpenCart versions up to 1.0.6, specifically affecting the searchresults/search function within the file structure at ?route=extension/live_search/module/live_search.searchresults. The flaw represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to manipulate the keyword argument parameter, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates the severe impact potential, with the exploit being publicly available and readily accessible to malicious actors.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the live search module's search functionality. When users submit search queries through the extension's interface, the keyword parameter is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization techniques. This oversight creates a pathway for attackers to inject malicious sql commands that can manipulate database operations, potentially extracting user credentials, customer data, order information, and other sensitive business data. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for e-commerce platforms handling sensitive transactional data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables comprehensive database manipulation capabilities including data deletion, modification, and unauthorized access to administrative functions. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain persistent access to the affected OpenCart installation, potentially leading to complete system compromise and service disruption. Given that this is a widely used e-commerce platform extension, the potential attack surface is significant, affecting numerous online businesses that rely on OpenCart for their operations. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the likelihood of widespread exploitation and makes immediate remediation essential for all affected organizations.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest version of the Dreamvention Live AJAX Search Free extension where this vulnerability has been patched, and implement proper input validation measures to prevent similar issues in the future. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive security testing of all third-party extensions, regular security audits, and implementation of web application firewalls to detect and prevent sql injection attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection weakness and maps to attack techniques in the ATT&CK framework under TA0006 credential access and TA0002 execution categories. System administrators should also consider implementing database query monitoring and access controls to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.