CVE-2005-0882 in BirdBlog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admincore.php in BirdBlog before 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userid or (2) userpw parameters.
Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/07/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-0882 represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in the admincore.php file of BirdBlog version 1.1.4 and earlier. This vulnerability exists within the administrative core functionality of the blogging platform, specifically affecting the userid and userpw parameters that are processed during user authentication and administrative operations. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql query constructs. This weakness allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands through carefully crafted parameters, potentially compromising the entire database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability follows a classic sql injection pattern where the application directly concatenates user input into sql statements without proper parameterization or input sanitization. When an attacker submits malicious input through the userid or userpw parameters, the application processes this data without adequate filtering, enabling the execution of unauthorized sql commands. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it targets administrative functions, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even gain complete control over the application's database backend. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental weakness in software design that permits unauthorized sql command execution.
The operational impact of CVE-2005-0882 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential data destruction. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could access administrative accounts, modify or delete user data, extract sensitive information including user credentials, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the system. The remote nature of this attack vector means that adversaries do not require physical access to the system, making the vulnerability particularly attractive to cybercriminals. Organizations running affected versions of BirdBlog face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences from unauthorized data access. The vulnerability also enables lateral movement within networks if the database server hosts other critical systems, as demonstrated by ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts usage and T1566 which addresses credential harvesting.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the BirdBlog application to version 1.2.0 or later where the sql injection flaws have been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized queries. System administrators should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures, including the use of prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security audits, and establishing proper access controls to limit the impact of potential breaches. The vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to industry standards such as those outlined in the owasp top ten project, which emphasizes the critical nature of sql injection prevention in web applications. Organizations should also implement monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect suspicious database activities that may indicate exploitation attempts, and maintain regular backup procedures to ensure rapid recovery from potential compromise scenarios.