CVE-2023-7107
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects E-Commerce Website 1.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries via user input fields (firstname, middlename, email, address, contact, username) in user_signup.php. It affects any deployment of this software, potentially enabling unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects E-Commerce Website
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full database compromise leading to data theft, account takeover, or complete system control via SQL injection escalation.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data (e.g., passwords, personal info) and potential website defacement or disruption.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if input validation and parameterized queries block malicious payloads, though risk persists without patching.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward via crafted HTTP requests to user_signup.php; public proof-of-concept details are available in GitHub references.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None known
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch exists; apply workarounds or consider replacing the software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement strict input validation and use parameterized queries in user_signup.php to prevent SQL injection.
Modify PHP code to use prepared statements, e.g., with PDO or mysqli.
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allDeploy a WAF to block SQL injection patterns targeting user_signup.php.
Configure WAF rules to filter malicious SQL payloads in POST/GET requests.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or restrict access to user_signup.php if not essential.
- Monitor and audit database logs for unusual query patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by sending a crafted SQL payload (e.g., ' OR '1'='1) to user_signup.php parameters and observe database errors or unexpected behavior.Check Version:
Check the software version in documentation or configuration files; no standard command as it's a custom web app.Verify Fix Applied:
After applying workarounds, retest with SQL payloads to ensure no injection occurs and input is properly sanitized.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in web server logs from user_signup.php requests
- Multiple failed or anomalous signup attempts with SQL-like strings.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to user_signup.php containing SQL keywords (e.g., UNION, SELECT, DROP).
SIEM Query:
Example: source="web_logs" AND uri="/user_signup.php" AND (payload="' OR" OR payload="UNION" OR payload="SELECT")🔗 References
- https://github.com/h4md153v63n/CVEs/blob/main/E-Commerce_Website/E-Commerce%20Website%20-%20SQL%20Injection%203.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249002
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- https://github.com/h4md153v63n/CVEs/blob/main/E-Commerce_Website/E-Commerce%20Website%20-%20SQL%20Injection%203.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249002
- https://vuldb.com/?id.249002
