CVE-2005-0932 in phpCOIN
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpCOIN 1.2.1b and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands (1) via the search engine, (2) the username or email fields in the "forgotten password" feature, or (3) the domain name in a package order.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/19/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-0932 represents a critical security flaw in phpCOIN version 1.2.1b and earlier installations, exposing multiple attack vectors through SQL injection vulnerabilities. This vulnerability class falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The affected phpCOIN platform suffers from insufficient input validation and sanitization across several key user interaction points, creating persistent opportunities for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input data.
The technical exploitation occurs when remote attackers manipulate input fields that are directly incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability manifests in three distinct attack vectors including the search engine functionality where user-provided search terms are concatenated directly into database queries. Additionally, the forgotten password feature presents another attack surface through username or email fields that are processed without adequate validation. The third vector involves package order processing where domain name inputs are similarly vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. These attack paths demonstrate a fundamental failure in input handling practices that violates secure coding principles and industry standards.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected database server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Attackers can extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configuration details. The vulnerability enables unauthorized data modification, deletion, and potentially full database access, making it a critical threat to system integrity and data confidentiality. This type of vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1190 which addresses exploitation of remote services through injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries across all user-facing input fields. The phpCOIN platform must be upgraded to versions that address these security flaws, as version 1.2.1b and earlier contain no built-in protections against SQL injection. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while also enforcing proper database access controls and input sanitization. The fix involves replacing direct string concatenation of user inputs with prepared statements or parameterized queries, which is the industry standard approach recommended by OWASP and other security frameworks for preventing SQL injection attacks. Regular security auditing and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's infrastructure.