CVE-2005-4071 in Magic Forum Personal
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in CFMagic Magic Forum Personal 2.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ForumID parameter in view_forum.cfm, and (2) ForumID, (3) Thread, and (4) ThreadID parameters in view_thread.cfm.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4071 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting CFMagic Magic Forum Personal version 2.5 and earlier. This vulnerability resides within the web application's handling of user-supplied input parameters, specifically targeting the database interaction layer that processes forum navigation requests. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate input data before incorporating it into SQL query construction, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted HTTP requests.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through four distinct parameter injection points within the forum's core functionality. The first attack vector involves the ForumID parameter in the view_forum.cfm script, while the remaining three vectors target ForumID, Thread, and ThreadID parameters within the view_thread.cfm script. These parameters are directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate input validation or parameterization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account under which the forum application operates. This weakness falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is used to construct SQL queries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to retrieve sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and forum configuration details. More severe consequences include the potential for data modification, deletion of forum content, and in some cases complete database compromise. The vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or gain unauthorized access to administrative functions through database manipulation. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1566 for credential access through exploitation of web applications.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the affected application code. The most effective remediation involves replacing direct string concatenation of user input with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from data content. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, output encoding, and least privilege database account permissions can significantly reduce the attack surface. Security measures should include regular code reviews focusing on database interaction patterns, implementation of web application firewalls, and comprehensive testing of all user-supplied parameters for SQL injection vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider upgrading to patched versions of the CFMagic Magic Forum Personal software and implementing database activity monitoring to detect anomalous SQL query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.