CVE-2005-4016 in Widget Property
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Widget Property 1.1.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) property_id, (2) zip_code, (3) property_type_id, (4) price, and (5) city_id parameters to property.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/31/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4016 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Widget Property 1.1.19 web application component. This vulnerability resides in the property.php script which processes user input through multiple parameter fields including property_id, zip_code, property_type_id, price, and city_id. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database queries by injecting malicious sql code through these input parameters, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's data processing pipeline. When user-supplied parameters are directly concatenated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can craft malicious inputs that alter the intended query execution flow. This vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper sanitization. The attack vector operates through standard http requests where malicious payloads can be embedded within any of the five vulnerable parameters, allowing for complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the affected database server. This could result in unauthorized data access, data modification, data deletion, or even complete database takeover. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal identification data, or financial records, and potentially establish persistent access through database backdoors. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application's data services, representing a significant risk to business continuity and regulatory compliance.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-4016 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The recommended approach involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is properly separated from sql command structures, thereby preventing malicious code injection. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization routines, restricting database user privileges, and conducting regular security code reviews can significantly reduce the attack surface. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious sql injection patterns. The remediation process should follow established security frameworks such as those outlined in the owasp top ten project, specifically addressing the sql injection category. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to ensure that similar flaws are not present in other application components, as this vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper data sanitization in web applications.