CVE-2003-1268 in a.shopKart
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in (1) addcustomer.asp, (2) addprod.asp, and (3) process.asp in a.shopKart 2.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and obtain sensitive information via the zip, state, country, phone, and fax parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/12/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2003-1268 affects a.shopKart 2.0.3, a web application designed for e-commerce operations. This vulnerability manifests as multiple SQL injection flaws across three distinct script files including addcustomer.asp, addprod.asp, and process.asp. The affected parameters encompass zip, state, country, phone, and fax fields which are commonly used in customer registration and product management processes. These vulnerabilities represent a critical security weakness that allows malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database through carefully crafted input values.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's database interaction layers. When user-supplied data is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the vulnerable parameters. The zip, state, country, phone, and fax fields serve as entry points where attackers can inject SQL commands that bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information. This vulnerability operates under the CWE-89 classification for SQL injection attacks, which is a well-documented weakness in software applications that fail to properly sanitize user inputs before incorporating them into database queries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands that may allow them to extract confidential customer information, modify product catalogs, manipulate transaction records, or even escalate privileges within the database system. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application's data, making it particularly dangerous for e-commerce environments where sensitive customer information and financial data are processed. The attack surface is broad due to the presence of the vulnerability across multiple application modules, increasing the likelihood of successful exploitation.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL code from user data, thereby eliminating the risk of code injection. Additionally, input sanitization measures should be implemented to filter out potentially malicious characters and patterns before processing user submissions. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, while regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services, emphasizing the need for proper access controls and network segmentation to limit potential damage from such attacks.