CVE-2004-2412 in VP-ASP
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in VP-ASP Shopping Cart 4.0 through 5.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catalogid parameter in (1) shopreviewlist.asp and (2) shopreviewadd.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/29/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2004-2412 represents a critical security flaw in VP-ASP Shopping Cart versions 4.0 through 5.0, specifically targeting SQL injection attack vectors that enable remote code execution. This vulnerability resides in the web application's handling of user input within two key files: shopreviewlist.asp and shopreviewadd.asp, where the catalogid parameter fails to properly sanitize or validate incoming data. The flaw stems from the application's direct incorporation of user-supplied input into SQL query construction without adequate input filtering or parameterization mechanisms, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which classifies SQL injection as a condition where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious catalogid parameter values that, when processed by the vulnerable application, alter the intended SQL query structure. This allows adversaries to execute unauthorized database commands including data extraction, modification, or deletion, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, as attackers can manipulate database queries to bypass access controls or escalate privileges.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to e-commerce platforms utilizing VP-ASP Shopping Cart, as it enables remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer data, transaction records, and business-critical information stored within the database. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise through database command execution, which could facilitate further lateral movement within network environments. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this vulnerability maps to the exploitation of vulnerabilities in software applications, specifically targeting the execution of arbitrary code through database manipulation techniques.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2004-2412 require immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized query approaches to prevent user input from being interpreted as SQL commands. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization routines that filter or escape special characters commonly used in SQL injection attacks, including single quotes, semicolons, and comment markers. The recommended defensive measures include upgrading to patched versions of VP-ASP Shopping Cart, implementing web application firewalls that can detect and block SQL injection patterns, and conducting thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Additionally, database access controls should be tightened to limit the privileges of application database accounts, ensuring that even if exploitation occurs, the damage scope remains minimized. Security monitoring and logging should be enhanced to detect suspicious database query patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability.