CVE-2005-0907 in Shopping Cart
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Valdersoft Shopping Cart 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id parameter to category.php, (2) the id parameter to item.php, (3) the lang parameter to index.php, (4) the searchQuery parameter to search_result.php, (5) or the searchTopCategoryID parameter to search_result.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/22/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-0907 represents a critical security flaw in Valdersoft Shopping Cart version 3.0, exposing multiple pathways for remote attackers to perform unauthorized database operations through SQL injection techniques. This vulnerability falls under the category of CWE-89 SQL Injection, which is classified as a serious weakness in software applications that handle database queries. The affected application fails to properly validate and sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL command structures, creating opportunities for malicious actors to manipulate database operations and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through several distinct entry points within the shopping cart application. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the id parameter in category.php and item.php scripts, where the application directly incorporates user-supplied values into database queries without adequate sanitization. Additionally, the lang parameter in index.php and the searchQuery and searchTopCategoryID parameters in search_result.php present similar risks, as these inputs are processed without proper input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the application's data handling procedures, where user-controllable variables are seamlessly integrated into SQL command strings without appropriate escaping or parameterization techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data manipulation, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database server. This could potentially lead to complete database compromise, allowing unauthorized access to customer information, transaction records, product catalogs, and other sensitive business data. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit these vulnerabilities from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system or knowledge of internal network structures. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by a wide range of threat actors, from script kiddies to organized cybercriminal groups, with minimal technical expertise required to successfully execute attacks.
Security practitioners should recognize this vulnerability as a prime example of how insufficient input validation can create severe consequences in web applications, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol: DNS where attackers may leverage such vulnerabilities to gain deeper system access. The recommended mitigation strategies include implementing proper input validation and sanitization techniques, utilizing parameterized queries or prepared statements to separate SQL commands from data, and conducting thorough code reviews to identify similar patterns throughout the application. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection against such attacks. Organizations should also consider applying the principle of least privilege to database accounts used by the application, ensuring that database access is restricted to only necessary operations and that proper logging and monitoring mechanisms are in place to detect potential exploitation attempts.