CVE-2006-0413 in NewsPHP
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in NewsPHP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) discuss, (2) tim, (3) id, (4) last, and (5) limit parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-0413 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the NewsPHP application's index.php script. This vulnerability affects multiple parameter inputs including discuss, tim, id, last, and limit, creating multiple attack vectors that allow remote adversaries to inject malicious SQL commands into the application's database layer. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the NewsPHP framework, specifically in how it processes user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exposes the application to unauthorized database access and manipulation through the exploitation of improper parameter handling. When attackers submit malicious input through any of the five vulnerable parameters, the application fails to properly escape or validate the input before executing SQL commands against the backend database. This creates opportunities for attackers to perform unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion operations, potentially leading to complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the NewsPHP system.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on NewsPHP for content management and news dissemination. Attackers could exploit these injection points to extract confidential data such as user credentials, personal information, or proprietary content stored in the database. The vulnerability's multi-parameter nature increases the attack surface, making it more difficult for administrators to fully secure the application by addressing only a single input vector. Additionally, successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges, modify database structures, or even gain shell access to the underlying server depending on the database configuration and permissions.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications, and maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms, utilize parameterized queries or prepared statements, and employ web application firewalls to mitigate these risks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should focus on database interaction points to identify and remediate similar injection vulnerabilities. The remediation process must include proper input sanitization, output encoding, and implementation of least privilege database access controls to prevent unauthorized operations and minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.