CVE-2022-44379 identifies a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in Automotive Shop Management System (ASMS) version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the endpoint /asms/classes/Master.php with the function parameter f=delete_service. SQL Injection (CWE-89) vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate backend SQL queries by injecting malicious input, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. In this case, the vulnerability affects a critical function related to service deletion, which likely interacts with the database to remove service records. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating high severity, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This means the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity but requires high privileges (authenticated user with elevated rights). No user interaction is needed, and the impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Although no official patch or vendor information is provided, the vulnerability was published on 2022-11-18 and is recognized by CISA enrichment. No known exploits in the wild have been reported yet. The lack of vendor and product details limits the ability to identify exact affected deployments, but the vulnerability is specific to Automotive Shop Management System v1.0, which is specialized software used in automotive service environments to manage shop operations, customer data, and service records.

For European organizations, particularly automotive service providers and repair shops using the vulnerable ASMS v1.0, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized deletion or manipulation of service records, impacting business operations, customer trust, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR). Confidential customer data could be exposed or altered, risking privacy violations and potential legal consequences. The integrity of service histories and billing information could be compromised, leading to financial losses and operational disruptions. Availability impacts could result from database corruption or denial of service caused by malicious SQL commands. Given the automotive sector's importance in Europe, including extensive supply chains and service networks, exploitation could cascade into broader operational and reputational damage. The requirement for high privileges means attackers would need to compromise or have access to authenticated accounts, but once achieved, the impact is severe across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

1. Immediate mitigation should include restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint to only trusted, authenticated users with minimal necessary privileges. 2. Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries or prepared statements in the delete_service function to prevent SQL injection. 3. Conduct a thorough code review of all database interaction points in ASMS to identify and remediate similar injection flaws. 4. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or deletion requests that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. If possible, isolate the ASMS environment from external networks or restrict network access via firewalls and VPNs to reduce exposure. 6. Engage with the software vendor or community to obtain or develop patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 7. Educate staff on the risks of privilege escalation and enforce strong authentication and access controls to limit high-privilege account misuse. 8. Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to mitigate data loss from potential attacks. 9. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with SQL injection detection rules tailored to the ASMS application context to provide an additional layer of defense.