CVE-2005-3336 in Mantis
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Mantis 1.0.0RC2 and 0.19.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/12/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-3336 represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in Mantis bug tracking systems version 1.0.0rc2 and 0.19.2. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection attacks where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper sanitization or validation. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries through unspecified input vectors, potentially allowing full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the Mantis application's database interaction layers. When user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql query strings without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can inject malicious sql code that gets executed by the database engine. This allows for arbitrary sql command execution, which can escalate to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, or even system level access depending on the database permissions and underlying infrastructure configuration.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe for organizations utilizing affected Mantis versions as it provides attackers with a straightforward path to database manipulation. Remote exploitation means that malicious actors can potentially access sensitive project data, user credentials, bug reports, and other confidential information stored within the Mantis system. The vulnerability also enables attackers to modify or delete database contents, potentially disrupting business operations and compromising data integrity. Organizations may face regulatory compliance issues and potential legal consequences if sensitive data is compromised through such attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected Mantis installations to versions that address the sql injection flaws. System administrators should implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious data from being processed as sql commands. Database access controls should be reviewed and restricted to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can help identify and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments can provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities in the future. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, emphasizing the need for proper application hardening and regular security maintenance to prevent such attacks from succeeding.