Code-Projects Simple Food Ordering System SQL Injection Vulnerability in product.php

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in version 1.0 of the Code-Projects Simple Food Ordering System. The issue resides in the product.php file, where the 'category' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, without any authentication.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the database, data manipulation or deletion, and exposure of sensitive information.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a request to product.php with a crafted 'category' parameter that includes SQL injection payloads. This can be done using tools like sqlmap, which automates the process of finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Remediation

It is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to prevent SQL injection. Additionally, input validation and filtering should be implemented to ensure that user input meets expected formats, blocking malicious data. Finally, database user permissions should be minimized, ensuring that accounts used for database connections have only the necessary privileges.