CVE-2004-2192 in Turbotraffictrader Php
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in tttadmin/settings.php in Turbo Traffic Trader PHP 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ttt_admin parameter.
Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/16/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2004-2192 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Turbo Traffic Trader PHP 1.0 web application. This security weakness specifically affects the tttadmin/settings.php file where user input is improperly validated and directly incorporated into sql query constructions without adequate sanitization measures. The vulnerability manifests through the ttt_admin parameter which serves as an entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database operations. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms that fail to properly filter or escape special sql characters and commands, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql code that gets executed within the database context. This vulnerability classification aligns with cwe-89 which specifically addresses sql injection weaknesses in software applications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system. When the ttt_admin parameter receives malicious input, the application processes this data directly within sql query structures without proper parameterization or input sanitization. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, deletion, or even privilege escalation within the database environment. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers can potentially gain deeper system access or manipulate application behavior through database-level commands. This vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive user data or business-critical information.
The operational impact of CVE-2004-2192 poses significant risks to organizations deploying Turbo Traffic Trader PHP 1.0 applications. Remote exploitation allows attackers to compromise database integrity and confidentiality without requiring physical access or authentication credentials. The vulnerability can lead to complete database compromise including unauthorized access to user accounts, transaction records, and other sensitive business data. Organizations may face regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, reputation damage, and potential legal consequences due to data breaches resulting from this vulnerability. The attack surface is broad as the vulnerability affects any system running the vulnerable version of Turbo Traffic Trader, making it a widespread concern for web application security. According to attack techniques documented in the mitre att&ck framework, this vulnerability maps to initial access and execution phases where adversaries establish persistence through database manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Organizations should implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. The application code must be updated to validate all input parameters against expected formats and reject any input containing sql special characters or command sequences. Security patches should be applied immediately to update to versions that address this vulnerability, as the original Turbo Traffic Trader PHP 1.0 version contains no built-in protections against sql injection attacks. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional layers of defense. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, with particular attention to legacy systems that may contain similar sql injection flaws. The remediation process should also include database access controls and privilege management to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.