CVE-2005-3798 in Template Seller
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index.php in AlstraSoft Template Seller Pro 3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/24/2018
The CVE-2005-3798 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in AlstraSoft Template Seller Pro version 3.25, specifically within the administrative interface at admin/index.php. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input through the username field, which fails to properly sanitize or validate data before incorporating it into database queries. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database operations by injecting malicious SQL code through the authenticated administrative login interface.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and parameter handling within the application's authentication mechanism. When administrators attempt to log in through the admin/index.php page, the username parameter is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without adequate escaping or parameterization. This creates an environment where malicious actors can craft specially formatted usernames that alter the intended query structure, potentially gaining unauthorized access to database contents, executing arbitrary commands, or even escalating privileges within the application's administrative framework. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing AlstraSoft Template Seller Pro 3.25, as it provides attackers with a direct pathway to compromise the administrative interface. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, unauthorized modification of template content, user account manipulation, and potential lateral movement within network environments where the vulnerable application resides. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for web-hosted applications. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes the exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications to gain unauthorized access to systems.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper authentication controls to address this vulnerability. The most effective immediate solution involves updating to the latest version of AlstraSoft Template Seller Pro that contains proper SQL injection防护 mechanisms. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, conducting thorough code reviews, and establishing proper input sanitization procedures can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other applications. Security teams should also monitor for exploitation attempts and ensure that administrative interfaces are properly secured with additional authentication layers and access controls to minimize the impact of such vulnerabilities.