CVE-2004-2189 in Site Chassis Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in DMXReady Site Chassis Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/16/2017
The CVE-2004-2189 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the DMXReady Site Chassis Manager application, a web-based content management system designed for enterprise environments. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input within database queries, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database infrastructure. The vulnerability's classification as a remote attack vector indicates that adversaries can exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where the application may be exposed to external traffic.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when the Site Chassis Manager fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL database queries. Attackers can craft malicious input sequences that alter the intended query execution flow, potentially allowing them to extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the database server. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that multiple input points within the application may be susceptible to this manipulation, including form fields, URL parameters, or API endpoints that process user data. This broad attack surface increases the likelihood of successful exploitation and makes defensive measures more challenging to implement effectively.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive corporate information, customer data, or proprietary business assets stored within the database. The implications are particularly severe for organizations relying on Site Chassis Manager for critical business operations, as the vulnerability could enable persistent access to the system and facilitate further attacks within the network infrastructure. Additionally, the compromise of database integrity could result in service disruption, regulatory compliance violations, and significant financial losses.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries to prevent malicious SQL code execution. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to restrict access to the Site Chassis Manager application, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify additional vulnerabilities. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-89 SQL Injection, and from an ATT&CK perspective, it corresponds to techniques involving command and control through database manipulation. The remediation process should include applying vendor patches when available, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components.