CVE-2005-1221 in EcommPro
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp for Ecommerce-Carts EcommPro 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/07/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1221 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Ecommerce-Carts EcommPro 3.0 web application, specifically targeting the login.asp component. This security weakness resides in the application's authentication mechanism where user credentials are processed through an insecure input validation pathway. The vulnerability manifests when the password field in the login interface fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into backend database queries. This design flaw creates an exploitable condition where malicious actors can manipulate the SQL query execution flow by injecting specially crafted SQL commands through the password parameter.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities in software applications. Attackers can leverage this weakness by submitting malicious input containing SQL syntax within the password field during the login process. When the application processes this input without proper sanitization or parameterization, the injected SQL commands execute within the database context, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information, data manipulation, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means attackers do not require local system access or physical presence to carry out the attack, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2005-1221 extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass comprehensive data breach scenarios within the affected e-commerce platform. Successful exploitation could result in the disclosure of customer credentials, financial information, and personal data stored within the application's database. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector that remains active as long as the vulnerable application version is deployed, potentially allowing attackers to maintain long-term access to the system. This threat is particularly severe for e-commerce platforms where user authentication is critical for protecting sensitive transactional data and customer privacy.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries within the login.asp component to prevent user input from being interpreted as SQL commands. Organizations should ensure that all database interactions use prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL code from user data. Additionally, implementing proper authentication logging and monitoring can help detect suspicious login attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include comprehensive code review to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components and the implementation of web application firewalls to provide additional protection layers. Security patches should be applied immediately to update the EcommPro 3.0 application to a version that addresses this specific SQL injection vulnerability, while also implementing proper access controls and database security measures to minimize the potential impact of any remaining security gaps.