CVE-2005-1789 in shopping cart
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in SignIn.asp in India Software Solution shopping cart allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1789 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the SignIn.asp component of a shopping cart application developed by India Software Solution. This vulnerability resides in the authentication mechanism where user input validation is insufficiently implemented, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The specific weakness occurs when the application processes user credentials, particularly the password field, without proper sanitization or parameterization of input data.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the password parameter in the SignIn.asp script, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it occurs during the authentication process, which means attackers can leverage this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms, access sensitive user data, or even escalate their privileges within the database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable comprehensive database compromise. Attackers can use this weakness to extract user credentials, personal information, transaction records, and other sensitive data stored within the application's database. The remote execution capability means that malicious actors do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to exploit this vulnerability. This makes the attack surface significantly larger and the potential damage more severe, as the vulnerability can be exploited from anywhere on the internet without requiring specialized local access.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The primary fix involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application, ensuring that all user inputs are properly sanitized before being incorporated into database operations. Database access controls should be strengthened to limit the privileges of application accounts, preventing potential attackers from executing destructive commands even if they successfully exploit the vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to users is crucial. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to the principle of least privilege in database operations, as outlined in various cybersecurity frameworks and standards including those referenced in the ATT&CK framework under the database access and credential access tactics.