CVE-2022-3473 : Security Advisory and Response

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System that allows for SQL injection via the getstatecity.php file.

Understanding CVE-2022-3473

This vulnerability affects an unknown portion of the file getstatecity.php in the SourceCodester Human Resource Management System, enabling remote attackers to execute SQL injection attacks.

What is CVE-2022-3473?

The CVE-2022-3473 vulnerability in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System allows malicious actors to manipulate the 'ci' argument, leading to SQL injection exploits with a CVSS base score of 6.3.

The Impact of CVE-2022-3473

The impact of CVE-2022-3473 is rated as MEDIUM, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Attackers with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability remotely.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-3473

This section covers vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

CVE-2022-3473 is classified as CWE-707 Improper Neutralization -> CWE-74 Injection -> CWE-89 SQL Injection, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the 'ci' parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

The SourceCodester Human Resource Management System is affected by this vulnerability, with all versions being susceptible to SQL injection attacks.

Exploitation Mechanism

By manipulating the 'ci' argument in the getstatecity.php file, remote attackers can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to execute unauthorized database queries.

Mitigation and Prevention

Discover immediate steps to take, long-term security practices, and patching and updates for CVE-2022-3473.

Immediate Steps to Take

Immediately restrict access to the affected file and conduct a thorough security audit to identify and patch the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation mechanisms, regularly update and patch the system, and educate users on secure coding practices to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Patching and Updates

SourceCodester Human Resource Management System users should apply security patches released by the vendor to remediate CVE-2022-3473 and protect their systems.