CVE-2024-31821
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap application that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the manageQuantitiesAndProcurement method. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content, and in some configurations execute arbitrary code. Any organization using the vulnerable commit of this e-commerce platform is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap
📦 What is this software?
Ecommerce Codeigniter Bootstrap by Ecommerce Codeigniter Bootstrap Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the database including customer PII, payment information, and administrative credentials leading to full system takeover and potential lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Data exfiltration of customer information, order details, and potentially administrative credentials stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting the attacker to read-only operations on non-sensitive tables.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the affected endpoint, which typically requires some level of authentication. The SQL injection is straightforward once access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Commit after d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/kirilkirkov/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap/commit/d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update to the latest version of Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap. 2. Apply the specific commit fix that addresses the SQL injection in Orders_model.php. 3. Verify the manageQuantitiesAndProcurement method now uses parameterized queries or proper input sanitization.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allImplement strict input validation for all parameters passed to the manageQuantitiesAndProcurement method
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns targeting the affected endpoint
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system from sensitive databases
- Enable detailed SQL query logging and implement real-time monitoring for suspicious database activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review the Orders_model.php file and check if the manageQuantitiesAndProcurement method uses parameterized queries or proper input sanitization for all user inputs.Check Version:
Check git commit history: git log --oneline | grep -i 'd22b54e'Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that the manageQuantitiesAndProcurement method in Orders_model.php now uses CodeIgniter's query binding or proper escaping functions for all database operations.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL error messages
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP POST requests to orders-related endpoints with SQL syntax in parameters
- Abnormal database connection patterns from web servers
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="*orders*" OR uri="*manageQuantities*") AND (message="*sql*" OR message="*union*" OR message="*select*" OR message="*insert*")🔗 References
- https://gist.github.com/LioTree/5c963a37e2c335c22e74ca3d9aea32bb
- https://github.com/kirilkirkov/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap/commit/d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
- https://liotree.github.io/2023/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap.html
- https://gist.github.com/LioTree/5c963a37e2c335c22e74ca3d9aea32bb
- https://github.com/kirilkirkov/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap/commit/d22b54e8915f167a135046ceb857caaf8479c4da
- https://liotree.github.io/2023/Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap.html
