CVE-2003-0560 in VP-ASP
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in shopexd.asp for VP-ASP allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/04/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2003-0560 represents a critical sql injection flaw in the shopexd.asp component of VP-ASP shopping cart software. This vulnerability specifically targets the id parameter within the application's web interface, creating an exploitable pathway for remote attackers to escalate their privileges and gain administrative access to the system. The flaw exists due to inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands through the vulnerable parameter, potentially enabling them to execute unauthorized operations against the underlying database.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a classic sql injection attack pattern where an attacker crafts malicious input containing sql payload within the id parameter. When the application processes this input without proper sanitization, the injected sql commands are executed with the privileges of the database user account under which the web application operates. This typically results in unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of database content, and ultimately complete administrative control over the affected system. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it directly enables privilege escalation attacks, allowing attackers to bypass normal authentication mechanisms and assume administrator roles within the application.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates severe security implications for organizations using VP-ASP shopping cart systems. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, financial loss, and regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of customer data, transaction records, and business-critical information stored within the database. Organizations may face significant reputational damage, legal consequences, and financial penalties if customer data is compromised through such an attack vector. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers can target vulnerable systems from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access or local network presence.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should immediately apply security patches provided by VP-ASP or implement web application firewalls to filter malicious sql payloads. The implementation of proper input sanitization techniques, including the use of prepared statements and stored procedures, can effectively prevent this class of vulnerability. Additionally, regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities within the application. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and follows attack patterns documented in the attack tree framework under the MITRE ATT&CK matrix for credential access and privilege escalation techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security updates to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future.