CVE-2006-0167 in MyPhPim
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in MyPhPim 01.05 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cal_id parameter in calendar.php3 and the (2) password field on the login page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/17/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-0167 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the MyPhPim 01.05 web application, specifically targeting the calendar.php3 script and the login page authentication mechanism. This vulnerability resides in the application's improper handling of user input, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database through crafted SQL commands. The flaw manifests through two distinct attack vectors: the cal_id parameter in calendar.php3 and the password field during login authentication, both of which fail to adequately sanitize or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to employ proper input validation and parameterized queries when processing user data. When the cal_id parameter in calendar.php3 receives input, the application directly concatenates this value into SQL statements without appropriate escaping or sanitization measures. Similarly, the login page's password field processing does not adequately filter or encode user input, allowing malicious SQL fragments to be executed within the database context. This represents a classic case of insufficient input sanitization, where the application treats user-provided data as trusted executable code rather than as potentially harmful input that requires careful handling.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the affected database system. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations, potentially gaining administrative privileges or extracting sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for web-facing applications. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with attack patterns described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 technique for exploitation of vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application codebase. The most effective remediation involves converting all dynamic SQL queries to use parameterized or prepared statements, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL command strings. Additionally, implementing comprehensive input sanitization measures, including character encoding and length validation, can help prevent malicious payloads from being processed. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and database access controls should also be deployed to limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts. Regular security audits and code reviews focusing on database interaction patterns will help identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while implementing proper error handling can prevent information disclosure that might aid attackers in crafting more sophisticated attacks. The remediation process should also include establishing secure coding practices and conducting security training for development teams to prevent similar issues from occurring in future application versions.