CVE-2005-3052 in jportal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in module/down.inc.php in jportal 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search field to download.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-3052 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the jportal content management system version 2.3.1. This security weakness specifically affects the module/down.inc.php file and manifests through the search functionality in the download.php script. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the database query execution process, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the search parameter handling logic.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user input from the search field in download.php is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper escaping or parameterization. This allows attackers to manipulate the intended database query structure by injecting malicious SQL syntax that can alter the query execution flow. The attack vector specifically targets the module/down.inc.php component where database interactions occur, making it possible for unauthorized users to execute arbitrary database commands. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a common weakness in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Remote attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information including user credentials, personal data, and system configuration details. The vulnerability allows for data manipulation, deletion, or extraction operations that can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the entire jportal installation. Additionally, successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise, enabling attackers to establish persistent access or escalate privileges within the affected environment. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploit public-facing application and T1071.004 for application layer protocol.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-3052 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the jportal codebase. The immediate solution involves sanitizing all user inputs before processing them in database operations and implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should also apply the vendor-supplied patches or upgrade to newer versions of jportal that address this vulnerability. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though they should not replace proper code-level fixes. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. The remediation process should also include monitoring database logs for suspicious activities and implementing proper access controls to limit the potential damage from any successful exploitation attempts.