CVE-2024-50802
📋 TL;DR
A SQL injection vulnerability in AbanteCart 1.4.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the update() function. This affects administrators using the email templates management interface. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation.
💻 Affected Systems
- AbanteCart
📦 What is this software?
Abantecart by Abantecart
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including sensitive customer data, admin credentials, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to email templates, customer data, and potentially admin credentials stored in the database.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database user privilege restrictions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires admin authentication. The vulnerability is well-documented with proof-of-concept available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.4.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/abantecart/abantecart-src
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your database and files. 2. Download latest version from GitHub. 3. Replace affected files. 4. Clear cache. 5. Test functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize the id parameter before processing
Edit public_html/admin/controller/responses/listing_grid/email_templates.php and add: $id = (int)$_POST['id']; before SQL queries
WAF Rule
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rule: Detect and block SQL injection patterns in POST parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict admin panel access to specific IP addresses only
- Implement database user with minimal privileges (read-only where possible)
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running AbanteCart 1.4.0 and examine the email_templates.php file for unsanitized id parameter usage.Check Version:
Check includes/version.php or admin dashboard for version numberVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 1.4.1+ and check that id parameter is properly validated in the update() function.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts to admin panel
- Unexpected email template modifications
Network Indicators:
- SQL injection patterns in POST requests to admin/controller/responses/listing_grid/email_templates.php
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*email_templates.php*" AND (POST_data="*UNION*" OR POST_data="*SELECT*" OR POST_data="*INSERT*")