CVE-2024-44652 identifies a critical SQL Injection vulnerability in Kashipara Ecommerce Website version 1.0, specifically within the user_register.php script. The vulnerability arises because the application fails to properly sanitize or parameterize user inputs submitted via the user_email, username, user_firstname, user_lastname, and user_address parameters during user registration. An attacker can exploit this by injecting crafted SQL commands that the backend database executes, potentially allowing unauthorized retrieval, modification, or deletion of sensitive data. Since the vulnerability is present in multiple input fields, the attack surface is broad. The lack of a CVSS score and absence of a patch or known exploits suggest this is a newly disclosed issue. Exploitation does not require prior authentication but does require interaction with the registration form, which is typically publicly accessible. The impact can be severe, including data leakage of customer information, user impersonation, or full database compromise depending on the backend database privileges. The vulnerability highlights a common web application security failure: improper input handling and lack of prepared statements or stored procedures. Organizations using Kashipara Ecommerce Website 1.0 or similar vulnerable versions should urgently review their input validation mechanisms and database query handling to mitigate risk.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, and physical addresses. Exploitation could lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), reputational damage, and financial losses. Ecommerce platforms are prime targets for attackers seeking to harvest user data or manipulate transactions. The vulnerability could also be leveraged to escalate attacks within the network if database credentials are compromised. Given the widespread use of ecommerce platforms across Europe, especially among SMEs that may lack robust security controls, the potential impact is substantial. Additionally, the absence of a patch increases the window of exposure. Organizations may face legal and operational consequences if customer data is exposed or altered. The threat is heightened in countries with large ecommerce markets and stringent data protection regulations.

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately implement input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data fields, especially those identified as vulnerable: user_email, username, user_firstname, user_lastname, and user_address. Employ parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL Injection attacks rather than concatenating SQL commands with user input. Conduct a thorough code review of the user registration module and other input handling components to identify and remediate similar issues. Deploy Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block SQL Injection attempts targeting these parameters. Monitor database logs and application logs for unusual query patterns or errors indicative of injection attempts. If possible, isolate the database with strict access controls and limit the privileges of the database user account used by the web application. Engage with the software vendor or community to obtain patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. Finally, educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent recurrence.