CVE-2024-22626 is a high-severity SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the Complete Supplier Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability exists in the web application endpoint /Supply_Management_System/admin/edit_retailer.php via the 'id' parameter. SQL Injection (CWE-89) occurs when untrusted input is improperly sanitized and directly included in SQL queries, allowing an attacker to manipulate the database queries executed by the application. In this case, the 'id' parameter is vulnerable, enabling an attacker with high privileges (PR:H) to execute arbitrary SQL commands remotely (AV:N) without user interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the backend database, potentially allowing data exfiltration, unauthorized data modification, or deletion. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2 reflects the high impact and relatively low attack complexity (AC:L). Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and could be targeted by attackers. No vendor or product-specific patch information is available, indicating that organizations using this system must take immediate action to mitigate risk. The lack of vendor/project details suggests this may be a niche or less widely known system, but the critical nature of supplier management systems means exploitation could disrupt supply chain operations and expose sensitive business data.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses significant risks, especially for companies relying on the Complete Supplier Management System for managing supplier and retailer data. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive supplier information, financial data, and operational details, potentially resulting in data breaches and supply chain disruptions. The integrity of supplier records could be compromised, leading to fraudulent transactions or incorrect supplier management decisions. Availability impacts could disrupt procurement and logistics workflows, causing operational delays. Given the interconnected nature of European supply chains, a successful attack could have cascading effects on multiple organizations and industries. Additionally, regulatory frameworks such as GDPR impose strict requirements on data protection; a breach resulting from this vulnerability could lead to substantial legal and financial penalties for affected European entities.

Specific mitigation steps include: 1) Immediate code review and remediation of the vulnerable 'id' parameter in edit_retailer.php to implement parameterized queries or prepared statements, eliminating direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. 2) Employ rigorous input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data, especially in administrative interfaces. 3) Restrict access to the admin interface via network segmentation and strong authentication controls to limit exposure. 4) Implement web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block SQL injection attempts targeting this endpoint. 5) Conduct thorough security testing, including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing focused on SQL injection vectors. 6) Monitor application logs for suspicious query patterns or repeated failed attempts to exploit the 'id' parameter. 7) If possible, isolate the supplier management system database with least privilege principles to minimize damage in case of exploitation. 8) Engage with the vendor or development team to obtain or request official patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 9) Educate administrators and developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future releases.