CVE-2024-6652: Admerc Gym Management System SQL Injection

CVE-2024-6652 Overview

CVE-2024-6652 is a SQL injection vulnerability in itsourcecode Gym Management System 1.0. The flaw resides in the manage_member.php file, where the id parameter is passed to a database query without proper sanitization. Attackers can manipulate the id argument to inject arbitrary SQL statements. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely over the network and requires only low-privilege authentication. Public disclosure of the exploit technique increases the risk of opportunistic exploitation against exposed installations. The issue is tracked under VulDB identifier VDB-271059 and mapped to [CWE-89].

Critical Impact
Remote authenticated attackers can inject SQL to read, modify, or delete gym member data and potentially escalate access to the underlying database.

Affected Products

itsourcecode Gym Management System 1.0
manage_member.php component (vulnerable id parameter)
Deployments identified by CPE cpe:2.3:a:admerc:gym_management_system:1.0

Discovery Timeline

2024-07-10 - CVE-2024-6652 published to NVD
2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2024-6652

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability is a classic SQL injection flaw in a PHP web application. The manage_member.php script accepts an id parameter, typically from an HTTP request, and concatenates it directly into a SQL query. Because input validation and parameterized queries are absent, the query interpreter treats attacker-supplied SQL syntax as part of the statement.

Successful exploitation lets an attacker read arbitrary tables, modify records, or delete data belonging to the gym management application. Depending on database privileges, the impact can extend to authentication data and administrative accounts. The public disclosure of the exploit lowers the technical barrier for opportunistic attackers scanning for exposed installations.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command [CWE-89]. The application fails to use prepared statements or bound parameters when handling the id value in manage_member.php. Any user with access to the endpoint can supply crafted input that alters the intended query logic.

Attack Vector

The attack is executed remotely over the network against the web interface. An authenticated user submits a manipulated id parameter to manage_member.php. The database returns results reflecting the injected payload, enabling extraction or modification of arbitrary records. No user interaction beyond the attacker's own request is required.

Because no verified proof-of-concept code is published in the NVD reference set, refer to the GitHub Issue Discussion and VulDB Entry #271059 for available technical details.

Detection Methods for CVE-2024-6652

Indicators of Compromise

HTTP requests to manage_member.php containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, UNION, SELECT, --, or sleep( in the id parameter.
Unexpected database errors or lengthy query response times originating from requests to the member management endpoint.
Web server access logs showing repeated id parameter values with encoded payloads or boolean-based test patterns.

Detection Strategies

Deploy web application firewall (WAF) signatures that identify SQL injection patterns targeting the id parameter.
Enable database query auditing and alert on queries generated from manage_member.php that reference multiple tables or use UNION operators.
Correlate authentication events with access to manage_member.php to identify low-privileged accounts probing the endpoint.

Monitoring Recommendations

Monitor outbound data volumes from the database host for spikes that suggest bulk exfiltration.
Track failed and successful logins to the Gym Management System and alert on privilege changes to administrative accounts.
Retain web and database logs for at least 90 days to support post-incident forensic review.

How to Mitigate CVE-2024-6652

Immediate Actions Required

Restrict network access to the Gym Management System interface to trusted networks or VPN users only.
Audit manage_member.php and rewrite database calls to use parameterized queries or prepared statements.
Rotate database credentials and review all member and administrator accounts for tampering.

Patch Information

No vendor-supplied patch is referenced in the NVD entry for CVE-2024-6652. Operators should treat the deployment as unsupported and apply source-level remediation, isolate the application, or migrate to a maintained gym management platform. Consult the VulDB Threat Report CTI #271059 for the latest remediation status.

Workarounds

Place the application behind a WAF with SQL injection rules enforcing strict validation on the id parameter.
Enforce least-privilege for the database account used by the application, removing DROP, ALTER, and administrative rights.
Disable or remove the manage_member.php functionality until parameterized queries are implemented.

bash

# Example WAF rule concept for blocking SQLi in the id parameter (ModSecurity syntax)
SecRule ARGS:id "@detectSQLi" \
    "id:1006652,\
    phase:2,\
    deny,\
    status:403,\
    msg:'CVE-2024-6652 SQLi attempt in manage_member.php id parameter',\
    tag:'CWE-89'"