CVE-2005-3735 in e-Quick Cart
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in e-Quick Cart allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) productid parameter in shopaddtocart.asp, (2) strpemail parameter in shopprojectlogin.asp, and (3) id parameter in shoptellafriend.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2017
The CVE-2005-3735 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting the e-Quick Cart web application that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through three distinct input parameters. This vulnerability resides within the application's database interaction logic and demonstrates a fundamental failure in input validation and parameter sanitization. The affected parameters include productid in shopaddtocart.asp, strpemail in shopprojectlogin.asp, and id in shoptellafriend.asp, all of which are directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when malicious input is passed through these parameters, allowing attackers to manipulate the underlying SQL queries executed by the database server. When the application processes these parameters, it concatenates user-supplied data directly into SQL statements, creating an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a classic example of unsafe query construction where user input is not properly escaped or parameterized.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected database system. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access, data modification, data deletion, and potentially full system compromise if the database user has elevated privileges. Attackers could extract sensitive information including customer data, payment information, and administrative credentials stored within the database. Additionally, the vulnerability could enable attackers to escalate privileges within the database environment, potentially leading to persistent backdoor access and further network compromise.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1190 which addresses exploitation of remote services. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that these parameters are likely accessible through standard web application interfaces and do not require authentication to exploit. Organizations should immediately implement input validation measures including parameterized queries, input sanitization, and proper output encoding to mitigate this risk. Additionally, regular security assessments and web application firewalls should be deployed to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper database access controls in preventing such widespread and potentially devastating security breaches.