CVE-2005-4356 in UStore
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in UStore allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password fields. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/05/2017
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the ustore application that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands through manipulation of user authentication fields. The vulnerability specifically affects the username and password input parameters, which are processed without proper input validation or sanitization, creating an attack surface where malicious sql code can be injected and subsequently executed within the database context. The lack of input filtering allows attackers to craft specially formatted inputs that bypass normal authentication mechanisms and directly manipulate the underlying database queries.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration cw 89 which categorizes sql injection as a severe class of vulnerabilities occurring when user input is improperly filtered for special characters and escape sequences. This flaw operates at the application level where user-supplied data flows directly into sql command construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization, making it particularly dangerous for authentication systems where successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic injection attack pattern where attacker-controlled data is concatenated into sql statements rather than properly parameterized, creating opportunities for command execution.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations using ustore applications as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including authentication credentials, personal information, and potentially system-level data. Successful exploitation could result in data breaches, privilege escalation, and complete system compromise. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the network without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly attractive to cybercriminals. Additionally, the impact extends beyond simple credential theft as attackers could potentially execute destructive commands, modify database contents, or establish persistent access points within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should immediately apply security patches if available and implement proper input sanitization techniques including escape sequence handling and input length restrictions. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions and that proper access controls are implemented. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can help monitor for suspicious sql query patterns. Regular security testing including automated sql injection scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to established security frameworks such as those outlined in the owasp top ten project which consistently ranks sql injection among the most critical web application security risks.