CVE-2024-10699 Overview
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in code-projects Wazifa System 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the /controllers/logincontrol.php file, where improper handling of the username parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code. This flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries without authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or complete database compromise.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially achieve further system compromise through the vulnerable login controller.
Affected Products
- Anisha Wazifa System 1.0
- code-projects Wazifa System /controllers/logincontrol.php
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-11-02 - CVE-2024-10699 published to NVD
- 2024-11-05 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-10699
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability affects the authentication mechanism of the Wazifa System application. The vulnerable component is located in /controllers/logincontrol.php, which handles user login functionality. The username parameter is passed directly into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating a classic SQL injection attack surface.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, requiring no authentication or user interaction. An attacker can craft malicious input in the username field that alters the intended SQL query logic, allowing them to bypass authentication checks, enumerate database contents, or extract sensitive information stored in the application database.
The exploit has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of active exploitation in the wild. Organizations running this software should treat this as a high-priority remediation item.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and the lack of parameterized queries (prepared statements) in the login controller. When user-supplied input from the username field is concatenated directly into SQL query strings, attackers can inject SQL syntax that modifies query behavior. This represents a fundamental violation of secure coding practices (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command).
Attack Vector
The attack can be initiated remotely over the network without requiring any authentication or privileges. An attacker targets the login page of the Wazifa System application and submits specially crafted SQL payloads in the username field. These payloads can include SQL operators, comments, and subqueries that manipulate the authentication query to return true regardless of credentials, extract data through UNION-based or error-based injection techniques, or perform blind SQL injection to enumerate database structure and contents.
The vulnerability is accessible through standard HTTP requests to the application's login endpoint, making it trivial to exploit with basic tools or even manual testing.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-10699
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual login attempts with SQL syntax characters (single quotes, semicolons, OR statements) in authentication logs
- Database error messages appearing in web server logs or application responses
- Anomalous database queries containing UNION SELECT, information_schema references, or sleep/benchmark functions
- Multiple failed login attempts from the same IP followed by successful authentication
- Unexpected database table access or data exfiltration patterns
Detection Strategies
- Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns in POST parameters
- Monitor web server access logs for requests containing SQL keywords in the username parameter
- Implement database activity monitoring to detect unusual query patterns or access to sensitive tables
- Configure intrusion detection systems (IDS) with SQL injection signatures for PHP applications
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable detailed logging on the Wazifa System application and underlying database server
- Set up alerts for authentication anomalies and database error conditions
- Monitor network traffic to/from the application server for data exfiltration indicators
- Regularly review access logs for the /controllers/logincontrol.php endpoint
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-10699
Immediate Actions Required
- Take the Wazifa System application offline if it is internet-facing until remediation is complete
- Implement network-level access controls to restrict access to trusted IP addresses only
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall with SQL injection protection in front of the application
- Review database logs for signs of prior exploitation and assess potential data exposure
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been confirmed at this time. Monitor the Code Projects Security Resources for updates. Additional technical documentation is available through the GitHub CVE Documentation and VulDB #282867.
Workarounds
- Implement prepared statements (parameterized queries) in the logincontrol.php file to prevent SQL injection
- Add input validation to sanitize the username parameter, rejecting or escaping SQL metacharacters
- Apply the principle of least privilege to the database user account used by the application
- Consider placing the application behind an authentication proxy or VPN to limit exposure
# Example: Block suspicious requests at the web server level (Apache)
# Add to .htaccess or virtual host configuration
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (\%27)|(\')|(\-\-)|(\%23)|(#) [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} (union|select|insert|drop|delete|update|concat|benchmark|sleep) [NC]
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ - [F,L]
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