CVE-2022-28531
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the username field in the admin login page of Covid-19 Directory on Vaccination System 1.0. This can lead to authentication bypass, data theft, or complete system compromise. Organizations using this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Covid-19 Directory on Vaccination System
📦 What is this software?
Covid 19 Directory On Vaccination System by Covid 19 Directory On Vaccination System Project
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover: attacker gains administrative access, extracts all database contents (including sensitive vaccination data), and potentially executes arbitrary code on the server.
Likely Case
Authentication bypass leading to unauthorized administrative access, followed by data exfiltration of vaccination records and personal information.
If Mitigated
Attack detected and blocked at the network perimeter or application firewall level, preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit details available on Packet Storm Security. SQL injection in login forms is commonly weaponized in automated attack tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing custom fixes with proper input validation and parameterized queries.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious login attempts.
Input Validation Filter
allImplement custom input validation to sanitize username field before processing.
Example PHP: $username = mysqli_real_escape_string($conn, $_POST['txtusername']);
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system on a separate network segment with strict access controls
- Implement network-based intrusion detection to monitor for SQL injection attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the admin/login.php page with SQL injection payloads like: ' OR '1'='1 in the username field.Check Version:
Check the software version in the application interface or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection payloads after implementing fixes; successful login should only occur with valid credentials.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL syntax in login attempts
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL keywords
- Successful admin login from unexpected IP addresses
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to admin/login.php containing SQL keywords like UNION, SELECT, OR
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/admin/login.php" AND (request_body CONTAINS "UNION" OR request_body CONTAINS "SELECT" OR request_body CONTAINS "' OR '")🔗 References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166481/Covid-19-Directory-On-Vaccination-System-1.0-SQL-Injection.html
- https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15244/design-and-implementation-covid-19-directory-vacination.html
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166481/Covid-19-Directory-On-Vaccination-System-1.0-SQL-Injection.html
- https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/15244/design-and-implementation-covid-19-directory-vacination.html
