CVE-2024-0307
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in Kashipara Dynamic Lab Management System allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password parameter in login_process.php. Remote attackers can potentially bypass authentication, access sensitive data, or take control of the database. All users of affected versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Kashipara Dynamic Lab Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, authentication bypass, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the underlying server.
Likely Case
Authentication bypass allowing unauthorized access to the lab management system, followed by data exfiltration or manipulation of lab records.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection, though system remains vulnerable to other attacks.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available in GitHub repositories. SQL injection via password parameter requires no authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updates
2. If patch available, download and apply
3. Replace vulnerable login_process.php with patched version
4. Test authentication functionality
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize password parameter before SQL processing
# Add to login_process.php before SQL query:
$password = mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST['password']);
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
# Example ModSecurity rule:
SecRule ARGS:password "@detectSQLi" "id:1001,phase:2,deny,status:403"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a firewall with strict access controls
- Implement network segmentation to limit database server exposure
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test login_process.php with SQL injection payloads in password field: ' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check system documentation or admin panel for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection after applying fixes; successful login should only occur with valid credentials📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts with SQL patterns
- Successful logins from unexpected IPs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to login_process.php containing SQL keywords
- Unusual database query patterns from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/login_process.php" AND (password CONTAINS "' OR" OR password CONTAINS "UNION" OR password CONTAINS "SELECT")🔗 References
- https://github.com/VistaAX/vulnerablility/blob/main/Dynamic%20Lab%20Management%20System%20-%20vuln%202.pdf
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249874
- https://vuldb.com/?id.249874
- https://github.com/VistaAX/vulnerablility/blob/main/Dynamic%20Lab%20Management%20System%20-%20vuln%202.pdf
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249874
- https://vuldb.com/?id.249874
