CVE-2024-7446 Overview
CVE-2024-7446 is a SQL injection vulnerability affecting itsourcecode Ticket Reservation System version 1.0. The flaw resides in the list_tickets.php file, where the prefSeat_id parameter is passed to the underlying database query without proper sanitization. Authenticated attackers can manipulate this parameter to inject arbitrary SQL statements and interact with the backend database over the network. The exploit details have been publicly disclosed under VulDB identifier VDB-273531, increasing the likelihood of opportunistic exploitation against exposed installations. The weakness is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command.
Critical Impact
Remote attackers with valid credentials can exploit the prefSeat_id parameter in list_tickets.php to execute arbitrary SQL queries, leading to disclosure or modification of reservation data.
Affected Products
- itsourcecode Ticket Reservation System 1.0
- Component: list_tickets.php
- CPE: cpe:2.3:a:emiloimagtolis:ticket_reservation_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Discovery Timeline
- 2024-08-03 - CVE-2024-7446 published to NVD
- 2026-06-17 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2024-7446
Vulnerability Analysis
The vulnerability is a classic SQL injection flaw in a PHP-based ticket reservation web application. The list_tickets.php endpoint accepts a prefSeat_id argument from the client and concatenates it directly into a SQL query executed against the backend database. Because the parameter is neither validated nor bound as a prepared statement, attacker-supplied SQL fragments are treated as part of the query.
Attackers with authenticated access can extract reservation records, enumerate database schema, exfiltrate credentials stored in the application tables, or tamper with ticket data. Depending on database privileges, the injection may also permit writes to arbitrary tables. The public disclosure via VulDB (see VulDB #273531 and technical analysis on GitHub) provides sufficient detail for reproduction.
Root Cause
The root cause is missing input sanitization and the absence of parameterized queries in list_tickets.php. User-controlled data flows directly into a dynamically constructed SQL string, violating [CWE-89] guidance on neutralizing special SQL characters.
Attack Vector
Exploitation occurs remotely over HTTP against the list_tickets.php endpoint. The attacker must hold an authenticated session, then submit a crafted prefSeat_id value containing SQL metacharacters such as single quotes, UNION SELECT clauses, or boolean-based payloads. No user interaction is required beyond issuing the malicious request. The vulnerability is reachable in default deployments where the ticketing interface is exposed on a network-accessible host.
Detection Methods for CVE-2024-7446
Indicators of Compromise
- Web server access logs showing requests to list_tickets.php with SQL metacharacters (', --, UNION, SELECT, SLEEP, 0x) in the prefSeat_id parameter.
- Database logs containing malformed queries referencing information_schema, users, or authentication tables originating from the ticketing application user.
- Unexpected HTTP 500 responses or long response times from list_tickets.php consistent with error-based or time-based injection probes.
Detection Strategies
- Deploy web application firewall rules that inspect the prefSeat_id query and POST parameter for SQL injection signatures.
- Enable database query logging and alert on queries containing suspicious patterns such as UNION SELECT, stacked queries, or time-delay functions.
- Correlate authenticated session activity with anomalous query volume or data egress from the ticketing database host.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Monitor outbound connections from the web server hosting the Ticket Reservation System for signs of data exfiltration.
- Track failed and successful logins to the application to identify credential reuse preceding injection attempts.
- Review changes to reservation, seat, and user tables and alert on writes that occur outside expected business workflows.
How to Mitigate CVE-2024-7446
Immediate Actions Required
- Restrict network exposure of the Ticket Reservation System to trusted networks or place it behind a reverse proxy with WAF protection.
- Rotate credentials for all application accounts and any database accounts used by the application.
- Audit list_tickets.php access logs for prior exploitation attempts against the prefSeat_id parameter.
Patch Information
No official vendor patch is currently listed for itsourcecode Ticket Reservation System 1.0. Operators should track the vendor's project page and the VulDB advisory for updates. Until a fix is published, apply the workarounds below and consider migrating to a maintained ticketing platform.
Workarounds
- Modify list_tickets.php to use parameterized queries or PDO prepared statements when handling the prefSeat_id value.
- Enforce strict server-side input validation, allowing only numeric values for prefSeat_id before it reaches any SQL context.
- Apply least-privilege database permissions so the application account cannot read system tables or modify unrelated schemas.
- Deploy a WAF ruleset (for example, OWASP ModSecurity Core Rule Set) tuned to block SQL injection payloads targeting the ticketing endpoints.
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