CVE-2024-11250
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in code-projects Inventory Management allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries through the /model/editProduct.php file. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete sensitive data including user credentials and inventory records. All users running Inventory Management version 1.0 or earlier are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- code-projects Inventory Management
📦 What is this software?
Inventory Management by Code Projects
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via subsequent attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive inventory data, customer information, and potential credential theft from database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting damage to non-critical data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires authenticated access but is publicly available with working proof-of-concept.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://code-projects.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Check vendor website for updates or consider alternative solutions.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement parameterized queries or proper input sanitization for the 'id' parameter in editProduct.php
Modify /model/editProduct.php to use prepared statements with parameter binding
Web Application Firewall Rules
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting the editProduct.php endpoint
Configure WAF to block requests containing SQL keywords targeting /model/editProduct.php
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the Inventory Management system from internet access and restrict to internal network only
- Implement strict database permissions limiting application user to only necessary operations
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Inventory Management version 1.0 or earlier and examine /model/editProduct.php for SQL injection vulnerabilitiesCheck Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test the editProduct.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads to confirm proper input validation📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database queries from web application user
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by editProduct.php access
- SQL error messages in application logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to /model/editProduct.php containing SQL keywords
- Unusual database traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/model/editProduct.php" AND (request_body CONTAINS "UNION" OR request_body CONTAINS "SELECT" OR request_body CONTAINS "INSERT")