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Badminton Center Management System SQL Injection Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2022-30490

The vulnerability exists in a web-based management system. Such applications are commonly deployed as web portals to manage facility operations, which frequently involve public-facing or externally accessible interfaces for user or administrative interactions.

SQL Injection

Badminton Center Management System Project Badminton Center Management System

1.0

Halo Surface Signal: 4 out of 5 — likely to be public-facing.

External exposure likelihood

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This critical vulnerability affects a badminton center management system, potentially allowing unauthorized access to and manipulation of its data and operations. The main concern is confirming relevance and exposure within our environment.

A system flaw allows outsiders to access management data.
High impact if our systems use this management software.
Verify if this system is in use and assess exposure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the Badminton Center Management System's web interface. This request would target a specific PHP file responsible for updating court rental statuses, leveraging a parameter that is susceptible to SQL injection. If successful, this could allow the attacker to manipulate the system's database, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data corruption.

No special access required.
Update status feature is the trigger.
Database compromise and unauthorized access.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

When supported by the advisory, this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious SQL code into the 'id' parameter of the court rentals update status page. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to and manipulation of sensitive system data.

Court rental data could be affected.
SQL injection through a web parameter.
Unauthorized data access and modification.

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

The Badminton Center Management System, being a web application, likely falls under the responsibility of an application owner or an IT infrastructure team. The first critical step is to locate all instances of this system within the organization, assess their reachability and business criticality, and identify the accountable owner. Following this, a risk-based remediation plan can be developed.

Application owners should manage the issue.
Verify system exposure and business criticality first.
Plan and coordinate remediation activities.

Supplementary metadata

CVSS vector

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Badminton Center Management System?

It is a web-based application designed to help manage facility operations, such as court rentals. These types of systems are typically used by sports centers to track bookings, manage administrative tasks, and store operational data in a centralized database.

How does SQL injection affect CVE-2022-30490?

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-89, or Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command. In plain terms, the software fails to properly filter user input. This allows an attacker to insert their own malicious database commands into the application, which the system then executes unintentionally, potentially compromising the integrity and privacy of the stored data.

When does this vulnerability trigger?

The flaw is triggered when an attacker sends a specifically crafted request to the 'id' parameter within the 'update_status.php' file. This means the vulnerability is limited to the court rental status update feature. If that specific script is not used or if the parameter is not reached, the vulnerability cannot be triggered.

Why does Halo Surface Signal categorize this as external?

Halo Surface Signal labels this CVE as external because it targets a web-based management portal. These systems are frequently deployed as web interfaces to handle facility operations, making them prime candidates for being accessible via the internet for administrative or user-facing interactions.

What steps should I take if I use this software?

Start by conducting an internal inventory to locate every instance of the Badminton Center Management System across your infrastructure. Determine which of these instances are reachable via the network and assess their business importance. Once you have identified the accountable owners, collaborate with them to coordinate a risk-based remediation plan.

References

Written by Nicholas Merritt

Nicholas Merritt is VP of Security Solutions at Halo Security. With more than 25 years across application security, vulnerability prioritization, and offensive security, he helps teams translate threat data into practical exposure validation and remediation focus. He authors Halo Threat Intelligence CVE advisories using Halo Surface Signal and H/A/L/O context to prioritize internet-facing risk.