CVE-2005-4366 in DRZES HMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DRZES HMS 3.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) plan_id parameter to (a) domains.php, (b) viewusage.php, (c) pop_accounts.php, (d) databases.php, (e) ftp_users.php, (f) crons.php, (g) pass_dirs.php, (h) zone_files.php, (i) htaccess.php, and (j) software.php; (2) the customerPlanID parameter to viewplan.php; (3) the ref_id parameter to referred_plans.php; (4) customerPlanID parameter to listcharges.php; and (5) the domain parameter to (k) pop_accounts.php, (d) databases.php, (e) ftp_users.php, (f) crons.php, (g) pass_dirs.php, (h) zone_files.php, (i) htaccess.php, and (j) software.php. NOTE: the viewinvoice.php invoiceID vector is already covered by CVE-2005-4137.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2005-4366 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting DRZES HMS 3.2, a web-based hosting management system that provides administrative interfaces for domain management, user accounts, and system resources. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within multiple PHP scripts that handle user-supplied parameters, creating opportunities for remote attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted malicious input. The affected parameters span across various administrative functions including domain management, user account handling, database administration, and cron job scheduling, indicating a systemic weakness in the application's data handling architecture.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user input parameters are directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can manipulate the plan_id, customerPlanID, ref_id, and domain parameters to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The impact is particularly severe because the affected scripts control critical system functions such as domain configuration, user authentication, database access, and file system management, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system data and administrative controls.
The operational implications of this vulnerability extend beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges within the hosting environment, modify or delete critical system configurations, and potentially compromise multiple hosted domains. The attack vectors are particularly dangerous because they target administrative interfaces that are frequently accessed by system administrators, providing attackers with opportunities to gain persistent access to the hosting infrastructure. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1071.005 (Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols) and T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application), representing the exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to achieve unauthorized system access.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The most effective approach involves replacing direct string concatenation with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from user data. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and input sanitization at multiple layers of the application architecture can significantly reduce the attack surface. Security measures should include regular code reviews focusing on database query construction, implementation of web application firewalls, and enforcement of least privilege principles for database connections. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing widespread exploitation of database injection flaws that can compromise entire hosting environments and the multiple services they support.