CVE-2005-4664 in OcoMon
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in OcoMon 1.21, and possibly other versions, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the logon page, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4662.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4664 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in OcoMon version 1.21 and potentially other iterations of the software. This vulnerability specifically targets the authentication mechanism of the application through the logon page, creating a pathway for remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database operations. The flaw manifests when the PHP configuration parameter magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, which removes the automatic escaping of special characters in GET, POST, and COOKIE data. This configuration oversight fundamentally undermines the application's ability to sanitize user inputs, leaving the system exposed to malicious SQL command injection attempts.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the logon page where user credentials are processed, allowing attackers to craft malicious input that gets directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization. When magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, the application fails to properly escape single quotes, semicolons, and other SQL metacharacters that attackers can leverage to inject their own SQL commands. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, specifically manifesting as an unauthenticated SQL injection attack that can be executed remotely without requiring any prior access credentials. The attack vector operates through the standard web interface, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone with access to the vulnerable web application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete database compromise including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. Attackers can potentially escalate privileges within the database, extract sensitive user information, modify authentication tables, or even gain shell access to the underlying system through database exploitation techniques. The vulnerability's classification under the ATT&CK framework places it within the Database Compromise and Credential Access domains, representing a significant threat to system integrity and confidentiality. Organizations running affected versions of OcoMon face potential exposure to data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and operational disruption that could affect business continuity and customer trust.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-4664 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected software to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability. System administrators must ensure that magic_quotes_gpc is properly configured or implement proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application code. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application to prevent direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection patterns. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in other applications, while proper configuration management practices must be implemented to prevent accidental disabling of security features like magic_quotes_gpc. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of input validation and the dangers of relying on server-side security configurations that can be easily disabled or misconfigured.