CVE-2024-44652 identifies a SQL Injection vulnerability in Kashipara Ecommerce Website version 1.0, specifically in the user_register.php file. The vulnerability arises because the application fails to properly sanitize or parameterize user-supplied inputs in the parameters user_email, username, user_firstname, user_lastname, and user_address. An attacker can exploit this by injecting crafted SQL statements into these parameters, which the backend database executes. This can lead to unauthorized reading or modification of database contents, potentially exposing sensitive user data or corrupting records. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting that the attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent (C:L/I:L/A:N). The vulnerability does not affect availability. No patches or known exploits are currently available, indicating either recent discovery or limited exploitation. The CWE-89 classification confirms this is a classic SQL Injection flaw. Since the vulnerability affects the registration process, it can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers remotely, increasing risk. The lack of version specifics beyond 1.0 suggests all installations of this version are vulnerable. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices such as input validation and use of prepared statements in ecommerce platforms.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to customer data stored in the ecommerce platform's database, including personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, and physical addresses. This can lead to data breaches, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), reputational damage, and potential financial penalties. Although the impact on availability is none, the integrity and confidentiality risks could facilitate further attacks, such as privilege escalation or fraud. Organizations relying on Kashipara Ecommerce Website 1.0 for customer registration and management are particularly vulnerable. The medium severity score indicates a moderate threat level, but the ease of exploitation (no authentication or user interaction needed) increases urgency. The absence of known exploits suggests a window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur. Failure to address this vulnerability could also undermine customer trust and business continuity in the competitive European ecommerce market.

To mitigate CVE-2024-44652, organizations should immediately review and update the user_register.php code to implement parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions involving user input. Input validation should be enforced to sanitize and whitelist acceptable characters for user_email, username, user_firstname, user_lastname, and user_address fields. Employing web application firewalls (WAFs) with SQL Injection detection rules can provide an additional protective layer. Regular security testing, including automated vulnerability scanning and manual code reviews, should be conducted to identify similar injection flaws. Monitoring database logs for unusual queries or access patterns can help detect exploitation attempts. If possible, isolate the ecommerce database with strict access controls and encrypt sensitive data at rest. Organizations should also stay alert for official patches or updates from Kashipara and apply them promptly once available. Finally, educating developers on secure coding practices and maintaining an incident response plan will improve resilience against such vulnerabilities.