CVE-2005-1074 in RadBids
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php for RadScripts RadBids Gold 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the mode parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/16/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1074 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the RadScripts RadBids Gold 2 web application. This security weakness resides in the index.php script and specifically affects the mode parameter handling mechanism. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the improper handling of user-supplied input that gets directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The affected application fails to implement proper input validation and output encoding for the mode parameter, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input values.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the mode parameter in the index.php script. The application processes this parameter directly within SQL query construction without proper sanitization or prepared statement usage, enabling attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands. This flaw enables a wide range of malicious activities including unauthorized data access, data modification, and potential complete database compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates characteristics consistent with attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique of SQL Injection (T1071.008), where adversaries leverage application vulnerabilities to manipulate database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potential persistence mechanisms and lateral movement capabilities within the affected system. Remote attackers can exploit this weakness to execute commands on the underlying database server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of all data processed by the RadBids Gold 2 application, including user credentials, bid information, and other sensitive business data. Organizations relying on this software face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations, particularly in environments subject to data protection regulations such as gdpr or pci dss requirements.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security architecture improvements. The primary fix involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, specifically modifying the index.php script to use prepared statements or stored procedures for all database interactions. Organizations should also implement input sanitization routines that filter or escape special characters commonly used in SQL injection attacks. Additional defensive measures include network segmentation to limit access to database servers, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, and conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process should follow industry best practices outlined in owasp top ten and iso 27001 security controls to ensure comprehensive protection against similar attack vectors.