Projectworlds Car Rental System SQL Injection Vulnerability in Parameter Handler

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Projectworlds Car Rental System version 1.0. The issue resides in the 'pay.php' file, specifically within the Parameter Handler component. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating the 'mpesa' parameter, which allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries. This exploitation can be performed remotely, without any authentication requirements.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows unauthorized access to the database, where attackers can modify or delete data, access sensitive information, and potentially disrupt services.

Reproduction

The vulnerability can be reproduced by sending a POST request to 'pay.php' with a crafted 'mpesa' parameter that includes malicious SQL 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, validate and filter user input, minimize database user permissions, and conduct regular security audits.