CVE-2005-1910 in Events System
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp for WWWeb Concepts Events System 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/24/2017
The CVE-2005-1910 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the login.asp component of WWWeb Concepts Events System version 1.0. This vulnerability exposes the web application to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation mechanisms. The flaw specifically affects the password parameter handling within the authentication process, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL command strings, which directly violates fundamental secure coding practices and industry security standards.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the login.asp script processes user credentials without adequate parameter validation or input sanitization. When a user submits a password through the login interface, the application directly incorporates this value into a SQL query without proper escaping or parameterization techniques. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL syntax into the password field, potentially manipulating the database query execution flow. The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command, which is a well-documented weakness in database security practices. Attackers can exploit this by crafting specially formatted password inputs that alter the intended SQL query logic, potentially bypassing authentication mechanisms or extracting sensitive database information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple authentication bypass scenarios, as it provides attackers with potential access to the underlying database infrastructure. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to retrieve user credentials, personal information, event data, and potentially escalate privileges within the system. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190: Exploit Public-Facing Application, which specifically addresses the exploitation of vulnerabilities in externally accessible web applications. The consequences include data breaches, unauthorized system access, and potential complete system compromise depending on the database permissions and the attacker's level of access.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-1910 should focus on immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations must ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized and validated before being processed by database queries. The recommended approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries to separate SQL command structure from data values. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to users. Security measures should include input length restrictions, character set validation, and regular security code reviews to prevent similar vulnerabilities. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding guidelines and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security practices, particularly those related to input validation and database security. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application portfolio.