CVE-2006-1262 in ASPPortal
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ASPPortal 3.00 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/21/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-1262 represents a critical security flaw within ASPPortal 3.00, a web-based content management system that was widely deployed in enterprise environments during the mid-2000s. This vulnerability manifests as multiple SQL injection flaws that exist within the application's database interaction mechanisms, potentially allowing unauthorized users to manipulate backend database queries through malicious input. The lack of specific details regarding impact and attack vectors in the initial description suggests either incomplete reporting at the time of discovery or that the vulnerability was considered sufficiently dangerous to warrant immediate remediation without full disclosure of all attack scenarios. The vulnerability directly affects the application's input validation processes, where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries, creating an avenue for attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. When ASPPortal processes user input through its web forms or URL parameters, the application fails to implement proper input sanitization or parameterized query mechanisms. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even gain elevated privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability's classification as a multiple SQL injection flaw indicates that several different input points within the application may be susceptible to such attacks, expanding the potential attack surface and making the vulnerability particularly dangerous. Attackers could leverage these injection points to bypass authentication mechanisms, access restricted data, or perform unauthorized operations on the database.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-1262 extends beyond simple data compromise, as it represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's security architecture that could lead to complete system compromise. Organizations utilizing ASPPortal 3.00 would face significant risks including unauthorized data access, data corruption, or even full system takeover if attackers successfully exploit the SQL injection vulnerabilities. The vulnerability's presence in a content management system suggests that attackers could potentially access not only database records but also administrative functions, user credentials, and sensitive business information stored within the portal. The unknown attack vectors in the original description indicate that the vulnerability may be exploitable through various means including direct web interface manipulation, parameter tampering, or even through third-party integration points that were not properly secured against SQL injection attacks. This uncertainty in attack methodology makes the vulnerability particularly challenging to defend against and highlights the importance of comprehensive security testing.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and comprehensive database access controls. The recommended approach involves applying the vendor's security patches or upgrading to a more recent version of ASPPortal that addresses these SQL injection flaws. Additionally, implementing proper web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically under the technique of SQL injection, where the vulnerability represents a critical entry point for data access and system compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation as outlined in industry standards, emphasizing that applications must never trust user input and must always implement proper sanitization mechanisms before database interactions occur.