CVE-2024-24495
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Daily Habit Tracker v1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted GET requests to delete-tracker.php. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database contents, and in some configurations execute arbitrary code. All users running the vulnerable version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Daily Habit Tracker
📦 What is this software?
Daily Habit Tracker by Remyandrade
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise via SQL injection leading to remote code execution, database destruction, and unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
Likely Case
Database manipulation including reading/modifying/deleting habit tracking data, user credentials, and potentially gaining administrative access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only allowing data viewing without modification.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires simple HTTP GET requests with SQL injection payloads. Public proof-of-concept available in GitHub repository.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider implementing parameterized queries and input validation as workaround.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Parameterized Queries
allReplace vulnerable SQL queries with prepared statements using parameterized queries.
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd strict input validation for all GET parameters in delete-tracker.php.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
- Restrict access to delete-tracker.php via network controls or authentication
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test delete-tracker.php with SQL injection payloads like ' OR '1'='1 in GET parametersCheck Version:
Check PHP files for version information or consult installation documentationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify parameterized queries are implemented and test with SQL injection payloads📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in application logs
- Multiple failed delete operations
- Requests with SQL keywords in parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests to delete-tracker.php with SQL injection patterns
- Unusual database query patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*delete-tracker.php*" AND (param="*OR*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*SELECT*" OR param="*INSERT*")