CVE-2024-2153 Overview
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store version 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the file /admin/orders/view_order.php, where the id parameter is not properly sanitized before being used in SQL queries. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to inject malicious SQL statements, potentially compromising the entire database and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Critical Impact
This SQL injection vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to complete data breach, data manipulation, or system compromise.
Affected Products
- SourceCodester Online Mobile Management Store 1.0
- Oretnom23 Online Mobile Store Management System 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-03-04 - CVE-2024-2153 published to NVD
- 2024-12-20 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-2153
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is a classic SQL Injection (CWE-89) affecting the administrative order viewing functionality of the Online Mobile Management Store application. The id parameter in /admin/orders/view_order.php lacks proper input validation and sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into database queries.
The attack can be executed remotely without authentication, making it particularly dangerous. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read sensitive data from the database, modify or delete data, execute administrative operations on the database, or in some cases, issue commands to the operating system.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is insufficient input validation on the id parameter within the view_order.php file. The application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries, violating secure coding practices for database operations. The use of parameterized queries or prepared statements would have prevented this vulnerability.
Attack Vector
The attack is network-based and requires no user interaction or prior authentication. An attacker can craft a malicious HTTP request to the /admin/orders/view_order.php endpoint with a specially crafted id parameter containing SQL injection payloads. This could include UNION-based injection to extract data, boolean-based blind injection for data enumeration, or time-based blind injection techniques.
The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with a proof-of-concept available at GitHub SQL Injection PoC. Attackers could leverage this information to craft exploitation attempts against vulnerable installations.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-2153
Indicators of Compromise
- Anomalous HTTP requests to /admin/orders/view_order.php containing SQL syntax in the id parameter
- Database error messages in application logs indicating SQL syntax errors
- Unexpected database queries containing UNION SELECT, OR 1=1, or other SQL injection patterns
- Unusual database activity such as bulk data extraction or unauthorized data modifications
Detection Strategies
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block common SQL injection patterns targeting the id parameter
- Enable detailed logging on the web server to capture all requests to /admin/orders/view_order.php
- Configure database audit logging to detect unusual query patterns or privilege escalation attempts
- Deploy intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for SQL injection attacks
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor web server access logs for requests containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, semicolons, and comment sequences
- Set up alerting for database errors that may indicate injection attempts
- Review authentication logs for any suspicious administrative access following potential exploitation
- Implement real-time monitoring for data exfiltration patterns from the database server
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-2153
Immediate Actions Required
- Remove or restrict access to the Online Mobile Management Store application until patching is complete
- Implement network-level access controls to limit who can reach the admin interface
- Deploy a Web Application Firewall with rules specifically blocking SQL injection in the id parameter
- Review database logs for evidence of prior exploitation and assess potential data compromise
Patch Information
As of the last update, no official vendor patch has been released for this vulnerability. The application is developed by SourceCodester (oretnom23) and affected users should monitor for updates. In the absence of an official patch, organizations should consider implementing the workarounds below or discontinuing use of the vulnerable application.
For additional technical details and tracking information, refer to VulDB #255585 and VulDB CTI.
Workarounds
- Implement input validation on the id parameter to ensure only numeric values are accepted
- Modify the source code to use prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database operations
- Restrict access to the /admin/ directory to trusted IP addresses only
- Consider using a reverse proxy with SQL injection filtering capabilities
# Example: Block SQL injection attempts using Apache mod_rewrite
# Add to .htaccess file in the web root
RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^.*(\%27|'|--|\%23|#).*$ [NC,OR]
RewriteCond %{QUERY_STRING} ^.*(union|select|insert|delete|update).*$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^/admin/orders/view_order\.php$ - [F,L]
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