CVE-2024-7937
📋 TL;DR
This critical SQL injection vulnerability in Project Expense Monitoring System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the transfer_id parameter in printtransfer.php. This can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. All deployments of version 1.0 with the vulnerable file accessible are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- itsourcecode Project Expense Monitoring System
📦 What is this software?
Project Expense Monitoring System by Project Expense Monitoring System Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including data exfiltration, data destruction, authentication bypass, and potential server takeover via SQL injection to RCE chaining.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive expense data, financial records, and user information with potential data modification or deletion.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only error messages or partial data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details publicly available. Simple SQL injection via transfer_id parameter.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None known
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review vendor website for updates. 2. If no patch available, implement workarounds. 3. Consider replacing with supported software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allAdd parameter validation and sanitization for transfer_id parameter in printtransfer.php
Edit printtransfer.php to add: $transfer_id = mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_GET['transfer_id']);
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Block external access to printtransfer.php via firewall or web server configuration
- Implement strict database user permissions with least privilege principle
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test printtransfer.php with SQL injection payloads in transfer_id parameter (e.g., transfer_id=1' OR '1'='1)Check Version:
Check software version in admin panel or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify SQL injection attempts no longer succeed and return appropriate error handling📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in web server logs
- Unusual database queries from web application user
- Multiple failed parameter validation attempts
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to printtransfer.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*printtransfer.php*" AND (param="*transfer_id*" AND (value="*' OR*" OR value="*UNION*" OR value="*SELECT*")))