Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (CWE-89)
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal 2.0, specifically affecting the Admin Panel component. The vulnerability is located in the file /shopping/admin/index.php and allows for SQL injection through manipulation of the username argument. This is a remote attack vector that does not require user interaction.
This SQL injection vulnerability can have severe consequences. Attackers can potentially: 1. Access, modify, or delete sensitive data in the database 2. Bypass authentication mechanisms 3. Execute administrative operations on the database 4. In some cases, issue commands to the operating system Given the CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 (Critical) and the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the entire system's security.
One proof-of-concept exploit is available on hackmd.io. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.
As of the provided information, there is no mention of an available patch for this vulnerability in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal 2.0. The security team should closely monitor for any updates or patches released by the vendor.
While waiting for an official patch, consider the following mitigation strategies: 1. Implement input validation and sanitization for all user inputs, especially in the admin panel. 2. Use prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection. 3. Apply the principle of least privilege to database accounts used by the application. 4. Enable SQL injection prevention features in any Web Application Firewall (WAF) you may have. 5. Consider temporarily disabling the affected admin panel if possible, or restricting access to it from trusted IP addresses only. 6. Monitor database and application logs for any suspicious activities or unauthorized access attempts. 7. Keep the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal and all associated components up to date with the latest security patches when they become available.
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
Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-9326. See article
Feedly estimated the CVSS score as HIGH
NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-9326
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.