Critical SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in OpenCart
Understanding CVE-2025-1117: SQL Injection in
CoinRemitter for OpenCart
Overview
CVE-2025-1117 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability
found in CoinRemitter versions 0.0.1 and 0.0.2 on OpenCart. The issue arises
from improper input validation on the coin argument, allowing
attackers to manipulate database queries. This vulnerability enables remote
attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, leading to data leaks, unauthorized
modifications, or full database compromise.
Severity
- CVSS
v3.1 Score: 7.3 (HIGH)
- Impact: Confidentiality,
Integrity, and Availability breaches
- Attack
Vector: Remote
- Exploit
Availability: Public
Technical Details
CoinRemitter is a cryptocurrency payment gateway module for
OpenCart. Due to inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input, an attacker
can craft malicious SQL queries by manipulating the coin parameter in
HTTP requests.
Sample Exploit Scenario
- Attacker's
Objective: Extract user data, including hashed passwords and
payment details.
- Attack
Execution: The attacker sends a specially crafted request:
GET
/index.php?route=extension/payment/coinremitter/checkout&coin=BTC' OR
'1'='1' -- -
- Expected
Outcome: The injected SQL payload results in bypassing
authentication or retrieving sensitive database information.
Mitigation Strategies
- Upgrade
to CoinRemitter v0.0.3, where the vulnerability has been patched.
- Implement
Parameterized Queries to prevent SQL injection.
- Employ
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to filter malicious requests.
- Restrict
Database Permissions to minimize the impact of an exploit.
Understanding CVE-2025-1116: SQL Injection in
Dreamvention Live AJAX Search Free
Overview
CVE-2025-1116 is a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in
Dreamvention Live AJAX Search Free up to version 1.0.6. The flaw exists in
the searchresults/search function, where improper handling of
the keyword parameter allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL
queries.
Severity
- CVSS
v3.1 Score: 7.3 (HIGH)
- Impact: Data
exposure and database manipulation
- Attack
Vector: Remote
- Exploit
Availability: Public
Technical Details
This module enhances OpenCart search functionality but fails
to sanitize the keyword input. Attackers can craft malicious queries
to extract information or manipulate data.
Sample Exploit Scenario
- Attacker's
Objective: Extract product details and user credentials.
- Attack
Execution: The attacker sends the following malicious request:
GET /index.php?route=extension/live_search/module/live_search.searchresults&keyword='
UNION SELECT user,password FROM oc_users -- -
- Expected
Outcome: The query retrieves sensitive user credentials.
Mitigation Strategies
- Upgrade
to the latest version of Dreamvention Live AJAX Search Free.
- Use
Prepared Statements to prevent SQL injection.
- Sanitize
User Input before processing search queries.
- Monitor
Logs for unusual database queries indicating an attack attempt.
Conclusion
Both CVE-2025-1117 and CVE-2025-1116 highlight the
importance of secure coding practices in web applications. OpenCart users
should promptly update affected plugins, apply recommended mitigations, and
stay vigilant against SQL injection attacks.