Kashipara Ecommerce Website 1.0 Under Attack: SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2024-44652)

Overview

CVE-2024-44652 details a SQL Injection vulnerability found in Kashipara Ecommerce Website version 1.0. This vulnerability exists within the user_register.php script, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and compromise the application’s database.

Technical Details

The vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization in the user_register.php script. Specifically, the parameters user_email, username, user_firstname, user_lastname, and user_address are susceptible to SQL injection attacks. An attacker could inject malicious SQL code within these parameters during user registration. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of existing data, or even complete database compromise.

Example vulnerable code (Illustrative):

        $email = $_POST['user_email'];
        $username = $_POST['username'];

        $query = "INSERT INTO users (email, username) VALUES ('$email', '$username')"; //Vulnerable to SQL Injection
        

CVSS Analysis

Currently, the CVSS score for CVE-2024-44652 is listed as N/A. This is likely due to the vulnerability being newly published or under review. A formal CVSS score would help to better quantify the severity of the risk.

Possible Impact

A successful SQL injection attack can have severe consequences:

• Data Breach: Sensitive user data, including usernames, passwords, email addresses, and addresses, could be exposed.
• Data Modification: Attackers could modify existing data, such as changing product prices or altering order details.
• Account Takeover: Attackers could gain unauthorized access to user accounts, including administrator accounts.
• Database Compromise: In the worst-case scenario, attackers could completely compromise the database server, potentially leading to data loss and service disruption.

Mitigation and Patch Steps

To mitigate this vulnerability, the following steps are recommended:

• Input Sanitization: Implement robust input sanitization and validation for all user-supplied data, especially within the user_register.php script. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks.
• Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
• Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Upgrade: Check for a patch from Kashipara. If one does not exist, contact Kashipara about the issue. If a patch cannot be obtained, consider migrating away from the vulnerable platform.

References

CVE-2024-44652 on GitHub
Kashipara Ecommerce Website Project Page