itsourcecode Online Frozen Foods Ordering System SQL Injection Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in the itsourcecode Online Frozen Foods Ordering System version 1.0. The issue arises in the file '/admin/admin_edit_menu_action.php', where the 'product_name' parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, without the need for authentication.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the database, potential leakage or manipulation of sensitive data, and could disrupt services, posing a significant risk to system security and business operations.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a GET request to '/admin/admin_edit_menu_action.php' with a crafted 'product_name' parameter that includes malicious SQL payloads. This injection is possible because the application does not properly validate or sanitize user input before using it in SQL queries. The injection can be confirmed by using a payload that, for example, makes the database wait for a few seconds before responding, indicating that the injected SQL code was executed.

Remediation

To address this vulnerability, it is recommended to use prepared statements and parameter binding to separate SQL code from user input, ensuring that injected data is not executed as part of a SQL command. Additionally, input validation and filtering should be implemented to enforce expected data formats. Minimizing database user permissions and conducting regular security audits can further enhance the application's security.