CVE-2005-0669 in phpCOIN
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in mod.php for phpCOIN 1.2.0 through 1.2.1b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) the faq_id in the faq mod, (2) the id parameter in the pages mod, (3) the id parameter in the siteinfo module, (4) the topic_id parameter in the articles module, (5) the ord_id in the orders module, (6) the dom_id parameter in the domains module, or (7) the invd_id parameter in the invoices module.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/18/2019
The vulnerability described in CVE-2005-0669 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting phpCOIN versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.1b. This issue stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within multiple modules of the web application, creating pathways for remote attackers to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted malicious input. The vulnerability manifests across seven distinct modules including FAQ, pages, siteinfo, articles, orders, domains, and invoices, each presenting unique attack vectors that collectively represent a comprehensive weakness in the application's security architecture.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied parameters are directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can manipulate the faq_id parameter in the FAQ module, the id parameter in the pages module, or the topic_id parameter in the articles module to inject malicious SQL code. Similarly, the ord_id parameter in the orders module, dom_id parameter in the domains module, and invd_id parameter in the invoices module all present opportunities for attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. These injection points allow adversaries to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the application's database environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The affected modules handle critical business functions including user management, order processing, invoice generation, and content management, making the potential damage substantial. Attackers could potentially access customer information, financial records, administrative credentials, and other confidential data stored within the phpCOIN database. The widespread nature of the vulnerability across multiple modules increases the attack surface significantly, providing attackers with multiple entry points and execution opportunities.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper sanitization of all user-supplied data before database processing. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices outlined in the OWASP Top Ten. Organizations should prioritize patching affected systems, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting thorough security assessments of all database interactions. Additionally, the vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following defense-in-depth strategies and proper input validation techniques as outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework's database access categories, where this weakness would likely be classified under techniques involving data manipulation and credential access through application-layer attacks.