CVE-2024-7853
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the Yoga Class Registration System that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'id' parameter in the /admin/?page=categories/view_category endpoint. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content. All users running vulnerable versions of this software are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SourceCodester Yoga Class Registration System
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data theft, data destruction, privilege escalation to admin access, and potential remote code execution if database functions allow it.
Likely Case
Unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential authentication bypass leading to admin panel access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only error messages or limited data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires access to admin panel but SQL injection is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None known
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider replacing with alternative software or implementing custom fixes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd parameter validation to sanitize 'id' parameter before SQL query execution.
Implement prepared statements or parameterized queries in the affected PHP file.
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules.
Configure WAF to block SQL injection patterns targeting the /admin/ endpoint.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to /admin/ endpoint using IP whitelisting or network segmentation.
- Implement database user with minimal privileges (read-only if possible) for the application.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the /admin/?page=categories/view_category endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the 'id' parameter.Check Version:
Check system version in admin panel or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that SQL injection payloads no longer execute and return error messages or are properly sanitized.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL error messages in application logs
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by SQL payloads
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /admin/?page=categories/view_category with SQL injection patterns in parameters
SIEM Query:
web.url:*admin* AND (web.param:*UNION* OR web.param:*SELECT* OR web.param:*OR*1=1*)