CVE-2022-44413 identifies a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability in the Automotive Shop Management System (ASMS) version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the web application endpoint /asms/admin/mechanics/manage_mechanic.php, specifically via the 'id' parameter. SQL Injection (CWE-89) occurs when untrusted input is improperly sanitized and directly incorporated into SQL queries, allowing an attacker to manipulate the database query logic. In this case, the 'id' parameter is vulnerable, enabling an attacker with high privileges (as indicated by the CVSS vector requiring PR:H) to inject malicious SQL commands. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2 reflects a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and unchanged scope (S:U). Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to read, modify, or delete sensitive data related to mechanics or other administrative information stored in the backend database. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild, the vulnerability's presence in an administrative interface suggests that attackers would need valid credentials or elevated privileges to exploit it. The lack of vendor or product details and absence of patches indicates limited public information and possibly a niche or less widely deployed system. The vulnerability was published on November 18, 2022, and is tracked by MITRE and CISA, highlighting its recognized security risk.

For European organizations using the Automotive Shop Management System v1.0, this vulnerability poses significant risks. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer and employee data, manipulation or deletion of critical business records, and potential disruption of automotive service operations. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory non-compliance, especially under GDPR requirements for protecting personal data. Given the administrative nature of the affected endpoint, insider threats or compromised credentials could facilitate exploitation. The impact extends beyond data loss to operational availability, potentially halting service workflows and affecting customer satisfaction. Organizations in the automotive repair and maintenance sector, including dealerships and independent garages, are particularly at risk. The vulnerability could also be leveraged as a foothold for further network intrusion or lateral movement within corporate IT environments.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting access to the vulnerable administrative interface to trusted personnel only, employing network segmentation and strong access controls. 2. Implement input validation and parameterized queries (prepared statements) in the affected PHP script to eliminate SQL Injection vectors. 3. Conduct a thorough code review of the entire ASMS application to identify and remediate other potential injection points. 4. Monitor logs for unusual database query patterns or failed login attempts that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. If source code modification is not feasible, deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block SQL Injection payloads targeting the 'id' parameter. 6. Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access to reduce risk from compromised credentials. 7. Regularly back up critical data and test restoration procedures to minimize impact from potential data tampering or deletion. 8. Engage with the software vendor or community to obtain patches or updates; if unavailable, consider migrating to alternative, actively maintained management systems. 9. Educate administrative users about phishing and credential security to prevent privilege escalation.