Code-Projects LifeStyle Store SQL Injection Vulnerability in cart_remove.php

A critical SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in version 1.0 of the Code-Projects LifeStyle Store, specifically within the '/cart_remove.php' file. This vulnerability arises from inadequate validation of user input in the 'id' parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the database, manipulation or deletion of data, and exposure of sensitive information. Notably, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely without any authentication.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, where attackers can manipulate database queries to gain unauthorized access to the database, extract, modify or delete data, and potentially disrupt services.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a crafted request to the 'cart_remove.php' file with an injected SQL payload in the 'id' parameter. This can be done using tools like sqlmap, which automates the process of finding and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, it is recommended to implement prepared statements and parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, validate and filter input data, minimize database user permissions, and conduct regular security audits.