CVE-2006-0942 in PwsPHP
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in profil.php in PwsPHP 1.2.3, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aff_news_form parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1509.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/20/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-0942 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the PwsPHP 1.2.3 web application framework that exposes remote attackers to arbitrary code execution capabilities. This vulnerability specifically affects the profil.php component where user input is improperly handled, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations. The flaw manifests through the aff_news_form parameter which serves as the primary attack vector, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands that bypass normal input validation mechanisms and directly interact with the database backend.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization and parameter handling within the PwsPHP framework's profile management functionality. When the aff_news_form parameter is processed, the application fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql query constructions. This primitive input handling approach creates an environment where attackers can inject sql payloads that alter the intended query execution flow, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by any remote attacker with access to the affected web interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can result in complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers can leverage this sql injection weakness to extract sensitive user information, modify existing records, or even gain administrative access to the application's database. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and its exploitation patterns correspond to techniques documented in the ATT&CK framework under T1190 for exploitation of remote services. Organizations running affected versions of PwsPHP face significant risk of data breaches and system compromise, particularly in environments where database credentials have elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the PwsPHP framework to the latest available version that addresses this specific sql injection flaw. Network administrators should implement input validation controls at multiple layers including web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious sql injection patterns targeting the aff_news_form parameter. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application accounts have minimal required privileges, following the principle of least privilege. The vulnerability's distinct nature from CVE-2005-1509 indicates that organizations should verify their systems against multiple sql injection vectors, as this represents a separate but equally dangerous class of database exploitation techniques. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual sql query patterns and unauthorized database access attempts that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.