CVE-2024-5894 Overview
A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Online Eyewear Shop version 1.0. This vulnerability exists in the manage_product.php file, where improper handling of the id parameter allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially enabling unauthorized access to the underlying database.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or potentially escalate to further system compromise through the manage_product.php endpoint.
Affected Products
- SourceCodester Online Eyewear Shop 1.0
- oretnom23 online_eyewear_shop 1.0
Discovery Timeline
- June 12, 2024 - CVE-2024-5894 published to NVD
- November 21, 2024 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-5894
Vulnerability Analysis
This SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) stems from insufficient input validation in the product management functionality of the Online Eyewear Shop application. The manage_product.php file accepts user-supplied input through the id parameter without proper sanitization or parameterized queries. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL statements that are executed directly against the backend database.
The vulnerability is network-accessible, meaning attackers do not require local access to the target system. No authentication or special privileges are needed to exploit this flaw, making it particularly dangerous for internet-facing deployments of this e-commerce application.
Root Cause
The root cause of this vulnerability is the direct concatenation of user-supplied input into SQL queries without proper input validation, sanitization, or the use of prepared statements. The id parameter in manage_product.php is passed directly to database queries, allowing attackers to manipulate the query logic through specially crafted input values.
Attack Vector
The attack is initiated remotely via HTTP requests to the vulnerable manage_product.php endpoint. An attacker crafts malicious input for the id parameter containing SQL injection payloads. When the application processes this input, the injected SQL commands are executed against the database, potentially allowing:
- Data exfiltration from database tables
- Modification or deletion of product and customer records
- Authentication bypass
- Potential privilege escalation depending on database permissions
The vulnerability allows manipulation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application data. Attackers can craft payloads to enumerate database structure, extract sensitive customer information, or manipulate product listings.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-5894
Indicators of Compromise
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs originating from manage_product.php
- Anomalous database queries containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, OR 1=1, DROP, or -- comment sequences in the id parameter
- Unexpected access patterns to the manage_product.php endpoint with malformed or suspicious parameter values
- Database audit logs showing unauthorized data access or extraction attempts
Detection Strategies
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in HTTP parameters
- Implement application-level logging to capture all requests to manage_product.php with full parameter values
- Configure database query logging to identify anomalous or malformed SQL statements
- Use intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for common SQL injection patterns
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor HTTP access logs for requests to manage_product.php containing special characters or SQL keywords in query parameters
- Set up alerts for database errors that may indicate failed injection attempts
- Review database access patterns for unusual query volumes or data extraction activities
- Implement real-time monitoring for changes to critical database tables
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-5894
Immediate Actions Required
- Take the affected Online Eyewear Shop application offline if it is exposed to the internet
- Review access logs for evidence of exploitation attempts targeting manage_product.php
- Implement input validation and prepared statements for all database queries as a code-level fix
- Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection as a temporary measure
Patch Information
No official vendor patch has been released for this vulnerability. Organizations using SourceCodester Online Eyewear Shop 1.0 should implement manual code fixes or consider alternative solutions. Technical details about this vulnerability are available in the GitHub CVE Documentation and VulDB Entry #268138.
Workarounds
- Implement parameterized queries (prepared statements) for all database operations in manage_product.php
- Add strict input validation to ensure the id parameter only accepts numeric values
- Deploy a WAF configured to block SQL injection patterns targeting the application
- Restrict network access to the application to trusted IP ranges only
- Apply principle of least privilege to database user accounts used by the application
# Example: Apache mod_security rule to block SQL injection attempts
SecRule ARGS:id "@rx (?i)(\bunion\b|\bselect\b|\bor\b\s+\d+=\d+|--|;)" \
"id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403,msg:'SQL Injection Attempt Blocked',log"
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