CVE-2024-3922: Dokan Pro Plugin SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE-2024-3922 Overview

The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the code parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user-supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database.

Critical Impact
Unauthenticated SQL Injection allows data extraction, leading to potential data breaches.

Affected Products

Dokan Dokan Pro Plugin 3.10.3 and earlier

Discovery Timeline

Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
Not Available - Responsible disclosure to dokan
Not Available - CVE CVE-2024-3922 assigned
Not Available - dokan releases security patch
2024-06-13 - CVE CVE-2024-3922 published to NVD
2024-11-21 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-3922

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and escaping of user data in SQL queries within the Dokan Pro plugin, creating opportunities for SQL injection attacks. Unauthenticated attackers can leverage this vulnerability to influence SQL query execution in the application, gaining access to sensitive data.

Root Cause

The core issue lies in inadequate sanitization of user inputs, particularly in the code parameter, which is directly embedded within SQL statements without proper preparation or escaping.

Attack Vector

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending crafted HTTP requests over the network, targeting the vulnerable SQL interface of the plugin.

sql

-- Example exploitation code (sanitized)
SELECT * FROM users WHERE code = '' OR '1'='1';

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-3922

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual SQL query patterns in logs
Access anomalies in user accounts
Unexpected database responses

Detection Strategies

Implement SQL query monitoring to detect anomalies and unusual patterns. Look for irregular query structures or unexpected conditional statements being executed.

Monitoring Recommendations

Utilize network traffic analysis to identify unusual requests targeting the code parameter. Employ database activity monitoring solutions to capture unexpected query execution.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-3922

Immediate Actions Required

Sanitize and validate all inputs on the server side
Implement prepared statements with parameterized queries
Use web application firewalls to filter malicious requests

Patch Information

Users should update to the latest version of the Dokan Pro plugin as per the release notes available on the Dokan website.

Workarounds

If immediate patching is not possible, disable the features involving the code parameter in the plugin.

bash

# Configuration example
disable_feature"code_injection"=true