Overview
CVE-2024-44660 details a SQL Injection vulnerability found in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal version 2.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary SQL queries by manipulating user input in the login.php file. Specifically, the fullname, emailid, and contactno parameters are susceptible to exploitation.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, data modification, or even complete compromise of the application’s database.
Technical Details
The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization and lack of input validation of the fullname, emailid, and contactno parameters within the login.php script. An attacker can inject malicious SQL code into these parameters, which is then processed by the database without proper escaping. This allows the attacker to bypass authentication or retrieve information not intended for public access.
For example, an attacker could inject the following payload into the emailid parameter:
' OR '1'='1This could potentially bypass the authentication process by always evaluating the WHERE clause to true.
CVSS Analysis
According to reports, This vulnerability doesn’t have a CVSS score assigned yet. We will update the article with more details when they become available. Its absence does not negate the potential risk, and immediate attention is advised.
Possible Impact
The impact of exploiting CVE-2024-44660 can be significant. A successful attack could lead to:
- Data Breach: The attacker could gain access to sensitive user data, including usernames, passwords, addresses, and payment information.
- Account Takeover: Attackers could compromise user accounts and perform actions on their behalf.
- Data Manipulation: The attacker could modify or delete data within the database, potentially disrupting the functionality of the application.
- Privilege Escalation: In some cases, the attacker could gain administrative privileges, allowing them to take complete control of the system.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2024-44660, the following steps are recommended:
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation on the
fullname,emailid, andcontactnoparameters in thelogin.phpfile. This includes checking the data type, length, and format of the input. - Prepared Statements: Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. This ensures that user input is treated as data and not as part of the SQL query.
- Escaping User Input: Properly escape user input before including it in SQL queries. Use the appropriate escaping functions for the database being used (e.g.,
mysqli_real_escape_stringfor MySQLi). - Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure that the database user account used by the application has only the necessary privileges to perform its tasks.
- Software Update: Check for available updates and patches from PHPGurukul. Apply these updates immediately to fix the vulnerability.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Implement a WAF to detect and block SQL injection attempts.
It’s crucial to implement a combination of these measures for robust protection against SQL injection attacks.
