CVE-2024-10409
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in Blood Bank Management 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the reqid parameter in /file/accept.php. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content, including sensitive blood bank records. All users running the affected software are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Blood Bank Management
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive blood donor and patient data, including personal information and medical records.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available via GitHub gist. Simple SQL injection requiring minimal technical skill.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing custom fixes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize reqid parameter before processing
Modify /file/accept.php to validate reqid as integer using is_numeric() or similar
WAF Rule
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting /file/accept.php
Add WAF rule: deny requests to /file/accept.php containing SQL keywords in reqid parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a firewall with strict access controls
- Implement database-level protections: use least privilege accounts, enable audit logging
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test /file/accept.php with SQL injection payloads in reqid parameter (e.g., reqid=1' OR '1'='1)Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts return error messages or are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in application logs
- Multiple requests to /file/accept.php with suspicious parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /file/accept.php containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, etc.)
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/file/accept.php" AND (reqid="*'*" OR reqid="*UNION*" OR reqid="*SELECT*")