CVE-2022-2467
📋 TL;DR
This is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Garage Management System 1.0 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in /login.php. Attackers can potentially steal, modify, or delete database contents, and the attack can be performed remotely without authentication. All users of Garage Management System 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Garage Management System
📦 What is this software?
Garage Management System by Garage Management System Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, authentication bypass, and potential remote code execution if database permissions allow.
Likely Case
Database information disclosure, credential theft, and potential privilege escalation within the application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code is available and the attack requires minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider upgrading to a newer version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and parameterized queries for all user inputs, especially the username parameter.
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious payloads.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system from the internet and restrict access to trusted networks only.
- Implement network segmentation and monitor all database access attempts.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /login.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads like the one in the CVE description and monitor response times.Check Version:
Check the application version in the admin panel or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer execute and that parameterized queries are implemented.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL payloads
- Slow response times from /login.php
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /login.php containing SQL keywords like SLEEP, SELECT, UNION
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri_path="/login.php" AND (payload="SLEEP" OR payload="SELECT" OR payload="UNION")