Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
This vulnerability in Open ISES Tickets allows authenticated users to access, modify, or delete database contents by manipulating a specific ID parameter in the mobile interface. This SQL injection flaw could lead to significant data compromise.
- Attackers can affect database integrity.
- Any authenticated user can potentially exploit it.
- The issue is in the mobile interface.
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
An authenticated attacker could exploit this SQL injection vulnerability in Open ISES Tickets to compromise the database. By crafting a malicious request to `ajax/mobile_main.php`, an attacker can manipulate the `id` GET parameter to inject arbitrary SQL code, potentially leading to data exfiltration or modification.
- Requires authenticated access.
- Targets the `id` GET parameter.
- Vulnerable without input sanitization.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
This SQL injection vulnerability in Open ISES Tickets is exploitable by authenticated users without requiring complex authentication. Attackers can exploit this to read, modify, or destroy database contents, which is a significant risk for any application handling sensitive data. The public availability of the vulnerable code and the clear description of the injection point make it a straightforward target.
- No known exploitation in the wild.
- Publicly disclosed vulnerability details.
- Affects web applications.
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
Prioritize investigating the SQL injection vulnerability in Open ISES Tickets. Focus on identifying any instances of the affected `ajax/mobile_main.php` script that handle user-supplied `id` GET parameters without proper sanitization. The primary risk is unauthorized access and manipulation of database contents.
- Block or rate-limit traffic to `ajax/mobile_main.php`.
- Review logs for suspicious `id` parameter usage.
- Upgrade Open ISES Tickets to version 3.44.2 or later.
