CVE-2005-4572 in myEZshop Shopping Cart
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in myEZshop Shopping Cart allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) GroupsId and (2) ItemsId parameters in admin.php. 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 • 08/31/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4572 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the myEZshop Shopping Cart application that exposes sensitive system components to unauthorized remote exploitation. This vulnerability specifically affects the administrative interface of the shopping cart system where attackers can manipulate database queries through carefully crafted input parameters. The flaw manifests in two distinct attack vectors that target the GroupsId and ItemsId parameters within the admin.php script, creating a pathway for malicious actors to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the administrative backend of the myEZshop system. When the application processes the GroupsId and ItemsId parameters without proper escaping or parameterization, it becomes susceptible to SQL injection attacks that allow attackers to inject malicious SQL code into the database query execution flow. This weakness directly aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental flaw in database query construction where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into SQL commands without adequate sanitization measures. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user-supplied data directly influences database operations, making it particularly dangerous as it can potentially expose all database contents including user credentials, customer information, and transaction records.
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 level of access enables malicious actors to manipulate, modify, or delete database records, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data destruction. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges within the system, create backdoor accounts, or extract sensitive information that could be used for further attacks. The implications are particularly severe for e-commerce environments where the shopping cart system typically contains valuable customer data, payment information, and business-critical transaction records that could be monetized through unauthorized access or used for identity theft and financial fraud.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.005 Application Layer Protocol and T1046 Network Service Scanning, as attackers would need to identify the vulnerable parameters and systematically test them to achieve successful injection. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects the administrative interface, which typically requires authentication but in this case allows unauthenticated exploitation due to the injection flaw. Security practitioners should consider implementing network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure, while also applying immediate patches or code modifications to address the input validation deficiencies. The remediation strategy should focus on implementing proper parameterized queries, input validation, and output encoding to prevent malicious SQL code from being executed within the database context, aligning with industry best practices for preventing SQL injection vulnerabilities as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST guidelines for secure coding practices.