CVE-2004-1430 in Ipbproarcade
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the show_stats module in Arcade.php in IbProArcade allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL code via the gameid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/29/2019
The vulnerability described in CVE-2004-1430 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the IbProArcade content management system, specifically affecting the show_stats module in the arcade.php file. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through the gameid parameter. The flaw exists in the web application's handling of user input, where the application directly incorporates unsanitized parameters into SQL command construction without adequate filtering or escaping mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a malicious gameid parameter value that contains SQL payload constructs. The show_stats module in arcade.php fails to properly sanitize or escape the gameid parameter before incorporating it into database queries, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This injection enables unauthorized database access, potentially leading to data manipulation, information disclosure, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability is classified as a classic SQL injection attack vector where the application's failure to validate input allows malicious SQL code to be executed with the privileges of the database user account.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to web applications using IbProArcade, particularly those handling sensitive user data or gaming statistics. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract confidential information from the database, modify game records, manipulate user accounts, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as the vulnerability can enable persistent access to backend systems and potentially serve as a foothold for further attacks within the network infrastructure. Organizations running affected versions of IbProArcade face potential exposure to data breaches, service disruption, and regulatory compliance violations.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications, and maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1566 for credential access through exploitation. Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations must apply the vendor-provided security patches or upgrade to patched versions of IbProArcade, implement proper input sanitization routines, and employ web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Additionally, database access should be restricted to minimum required privileges, and regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process must also include thorough code review to ensure all user inputs are properly validated and escaped before database interaction occurs.