itsourcecode Event Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability in Admin Index PHP File

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the itsourcecode Event Management System version 1.0. The issue arises in the admin/index.php file, where the 'id' parameter can be manipulated to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, allowing attackers to interfere with database operations and potentially access or modify sensitive information.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for SQL injection, where attackers can manipulate database queries. This could lead to unauthorized data access, data modification, and in some cases, executing administrative operations on the database.

Reproduction

To reproduce this vulnerability, send a GET request to the '/admin/index.php' page with the 'id' parameter. The request can include a payload that exploits the SQL injection, such as a time-based blind SQL injection payload that uses the SQL 'SLEEP' function to demonstrate the injection.

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 user input conforms to expected formats. Minimizing database user permissions and conducting regular security audits can also help mitigate such vulnerabilities.