CVE-2005-0252 in BibORB
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in BibORB 1.3.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) Username or (2) Password.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-0252 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the BibORB 1.3.2 web application and potentially older versions. This vulnerability resides in the authentication mechanism where user credentials are processed without proper input sanitization, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The specific attack vectors target the Username and Password fields during the login process, making this a direct threat to the application's authentication security model.
This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL queries. In the context of BibORB, when users submit their credentials, the system does not adequately sanitize these inputs, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands that can be executed with the privileges of the database user. The attack can be executed remotely without requiring any special privileges or local access to the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. An attacker can leverage this SQL injection to bypass authentication entirely, gain unauthorized access to the application, and potentially escalate privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. This could result in complete data compromise including user credentials, personal information, and potentially sensitive bibliographic data stored within the BibORB system. The vulnerability also enables data manipulation, deletion, and unauthorized access to the entire database structure, making it a critical threat to information security. The attack can be performed entirely through web-based interfaces without requiring any specialized tools beyond standard web exploitation frameworks.
The mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The primary fix involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the authentication modules where the vulnerability manifests. All user inputs must be properly escaped and validated before being incorporated into any database queries. Organizations should implement the principle of least privilege for database accounts used by the application, ensuring that database connections have minimal required permissions. Additionally, web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL patterns and injection attempts. The remediation process should include thorough code review and security testing to ensure that similar vulnerabilities do not exist in other parts of the application, aligning with the ATT&CK framework's mitigation strategies for command and control phases where attackers establish persistent access through initial compromise. Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments should be implemented to maintain the application's security posture against evolving threats.