CVE-2024-6905
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in SourceCodester Record Management System 1.0 allows attackers to manipulate database queries through the 'id' parameter in view_info_user.php. Remote attackers can potentially access, modify, or delete sensitive database records. All deployments of this specific software version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Record Management System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection leading to remote code execution.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user records, personal information exposure, and potential privilege escalation.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions restricting query execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit available on GitHub, simple parameter manipulation required.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider replacing with alternative software or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to sanitize the 'id' parameter before processing
Modify view_info_user.php to validate/sanitize the id parameter using prepared statements or parameterized queries
WAF Rule Implementation
allDeploy web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns
Add WAF rule: Detect and block SQL injection patterns in URL parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the system behind a reverse proxy with strict input validation
- Implement network segmentation to limit database access from the vulnerable application
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the view_info_user.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the 'id' parameterCheck Version:
Check application version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection attempts no longer succeed and return proper error handling📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple rapid requests to view_info_user.php with varying id parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing SQL keywords in URL parameters
- Unusual database query patterns from application server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (url="*view_info_user.php*" AND (param="*id=*UNION*" OR param="*id=*SELECT*" OR param="*id=*OR*"))🔗 References
- https://github.com/netmanzhang/VUL/blob/main/Record-Management-System-08.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.271930
- https://vuldb.com/?id.271930
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.375209
- https://github.com/netmanzhang/VUL/blob/main/Record-Management-System-08.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.271930
- https://vuldb.com/?id.271930
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.375209
