CVE-2022-25404

9.8 CRITICAL

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes a SQL injection vulnerability in Tongda2000 v11.10's delete.php file via the DELETE_STR parameter, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. It affects organizations using this specific version of the Tongda2000 software, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Tongda2000
Versions: v11.10
Operating Systems: Not specified, likely cross-platform as it's a web application
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: The vulnerability is in delete.php via the DELETE_STR parameter; default installations are vulnerable if this file is accessible.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Full database compromise, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or complete system takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of database records, potentially disrupting business operations.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if input validation and parameterized queries are enforced, though risk remains if the vulnerability is unpatched.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH if the application is exposed to the internet, as it allows remote exploitation without authentication.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM if restricted to internal networks, but still poses significant risk from insider threats or compromised internal systems.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public proof-of-concept exists in GitHub repositories, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Not specified in provided references

Vendor Advisory: Not provided in references

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

Check with Tongda2000 vendor for an official patch or upgrade to a fixed version; apply input validation and use parameterized queries in delete.php.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation and Sanitization

all

Implement strict input validation and sanitization for the DELETE_STR parameter in delete.php to block SQL injection attempts.

Not applicable; requires code changes in delete.php

Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules

all

Deploy a WAF with rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns targeting delete.php and the DELETE_STR parameter.

Not applicable; configure via WAF management interface

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Restrict access to delete.php using network ACLs or authentication mechanisms to limit exposure.
  • Monitor and log all access to delete.php for suspicious activity and implement intrusion detection systems.

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Test delete.php with a crafted DELETE_STR parameter (e.g., SQL injection payload) to see if it executes arbitrary SQL; use tools like sqlmap with caution in authorized environments.

Check Version:

Check the software version via application interface or configuration files; for Tongda2000, refer to vendor documentation for version identification.

Verify Fix Applied:

After applying fixes, retest with SQL injection payloads to ensure they are blocked or handled safely without database interaction.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual SQL queries in application logs, especially involving delete.php with suspicious DELETE_STR values
  • Multiple failed login attempts or access errors related to delete.php

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP requests to delete.php with SQL injection patterns in parameters
  • Anomalous outbound database connections from the application server

SIEM Query:

Example: source="web_logs" AND uri="/delete.php" AND (param="DELETE_STR" AND value CONTAINS "' OR '1'='1" OR value CONTAINS "UNION SELECT")

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