CVE-2006-0159 in Foro Domus
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in escribir.php in Foro Domus 2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the email parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown, although it may be based on post-disclosure analysis of CVE-2006-0110; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/02/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-0159 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Foro Domus 2.10 forum software, specifically affecting the escribir.php component. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input through the email parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation measures. The weakness allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution flow, potentially compromising the entire backend database system. The vulnerability's classification as a sql injection issue places it squarely within the scope of common web application security risks that have been documented for over a decade, with the specific vector being the improper handling of user-supplied email addresses during forum posting operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious email parameter value that contains sql payload instructions. When the escribir.php script processes this input, it directly incorporates the unsanitized email value into sql queries without proper parameterization or input filtering mechanisms. This creates an environment where sql commands can be executed with the privileges of the web application's database user, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate their access to system-level privileges. The vulnerability's impact is particularly severe because it enables remote code execution capabilities through database manipulation, and the attack can be performed entirely from outside the network without requiring any local access or authentication.
The operational implications of this vulnerability extend beyond simple data theft, encompassing complete system compromise potential for organizations running vulnerable Foro Domus installations. Attackers could leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, forum data, and potentially sensitive information stored within the database. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the forum system, as unauthorized users could manipulate forum content, delete messages, or create new administrative accounts. Given that this vulnerability predates modern security standards and best practices, the affected systems likely lack proper input validation, output encoding, and sql query parameterization that would normally prevent such attacks. The attack surface is further expanded by the fact that this vulnerability can be exploited through simple web browser interactions, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible forum platforms.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the affected Foro Domus 2.10 software to address the sql injection flaw in the escribir.php component. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures that ensure all user-supplied email addresses are properly escaped or parameterized before being included in database queries. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application to prevent sql injection attacks. Additionally, access controls should be strengthened to limit database user privileges, ensuring that the web application operates with minimal necessary permissions. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, and network-level protections such as web application firewalls should be deployed to filter malicious sql injection payloads. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and following secure coding practices as outlined in standards such as owasp top ten and the cwe dictionary entries for sql injection vulnerabilities.