ExploitCVE-2024-8944
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (CWE-89)
Summary
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Hospital Management System version 1.0 developed by fabianros. The vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file check_availability.php. The issue stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, leading to SQL injection. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and does not require user interaction.
Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is severe. With a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical), it poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Attackers can potentially: 1. Gain unauthorized access to sensitive patient data, compromising patient privacy. 2. Modify or delete critical medical records, affecting the integrity of patient information. 3. Disrupt hospital operations by manipulating or deleting data in the database. 4. Escalate privileges within the system, potentially gaining full control over the hospital management infrastructure. 5. Use the compromised system as a stepping stone to attack other connected systems within the hospital network.
Exploitation
One proof-of-concept exploit is available on github.com. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.
Patch
A patch is available for this vulnerability. The patch details can be found at https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.277761. It is crucial for the security team to apply this patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, the following steps are recommended: 1. Apply the available patch immediately to the affected Hospital Management System version 1.0. 2. If immediate patching is not possible, consider temporarily disabling or restricting access to the affected file (check_availability.php) until the patch can be applied. 3. Implement input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. 4. Use the principle of least privilege for database accounts used by the application. 5. Regularly audit and monitor database activities for any suspicious queries or unauthorized access attempts. 6. Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help filter out malicious SQL injection attempts. 7. Conduct a thorough security review of the entire Hospital Management System to identify and address any similar vulnerabilities. 8. Provide security awareness training to developers to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future updates or new applications.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Timeline
Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-8944. See article
Feedly estimated the CVSS score as HIGH
NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-8944
A CVSS base score of 7.3 has been assigned.
EPSS Score was set to: 0.05% (Percentile: 16.3%)
A CVSS base score of 9.8 has been assigned.
CVE-2024-8944 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Hospital Management System 1.0, with a CVSS score of 9.8, that allows remote attackers to manipulate the email argument in check_availability.php, potentially leading to significant exploitation following its public disclosure. The details provided do not specify whether the vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, nor do they mention any proof-of-concept exploits, mitigations, detections, or patches available. There is also no information regarding downstream impacts on other third-party vendors or technologies. See article
A CVSS base score of 9.8 has been assigned.