CVE-2006-1278 in @1 File Store
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in @1 File Store 2006.03.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) functions.php and (2) user.php in the libs directory, (3) edit.php and (4) delete.php in control/files/, (5) edit.php and (6) delete.php in control/users/, (7) edit.php, (8) access.php, and (9) in control/folders/, (10) access.php and (11) delete.php in control/groups/, (12) confirm.php, and (13) download.php; (14) the email parameter in password.php, and (15) the id parameter in folder.php. NOTE: it was later reported that vectors 12 and 13 also affect @1 File Store PRO 3.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/01/2024
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the @1 File Store 2006.03.07 web application that fundamentally compromises the database security layer. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters, specifically targeting the id parameter across multiple php files within the application's directory structure. The attack surface includes various control directories such as files, users, folders, and groups, indicating a widespread lack of proper parameter handling throughout the application's codebase. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command, making it a classic example of sql injection that can be exploited through direct manipulation of database queries.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate the id parameter in the affected php files to inject malicious sql commands that bypass authentication and authorization mechanisms. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to potentially allow complete database compromise, including privilege escalation, data modification, and unauthorized access to sensitive user information. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the underlying database server, potentially gaining administrative access to the entire file storage system. The fact that multiple files across different control directories are affected demonstrates a systemic flaw in the application's architecture rather than isolated code issues. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting web applications through sql injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it enables attackers to compromise the entire file storage infrastructure without requiring legitimate credentials. The affected files span across user management, file operations, folder access, and group permissions, meaning that an attacker could potentially gain complete control over the file system, modify user permissions, delete critical files, and access confidential information stored within the application. The vulnerability affects not only the standard version but also the PRO version as later reported, indicating that the underlying codebase flaw was present across multiple product variants. Organizations using this software face significant risk of data breaches, service disruption, and potential legal consequences due to the exposure of sensitive user data and file contents. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple php files suggests that the application's security model was fundamentally flawed at the input handling level, making it particularly dangerous for environments where the application processes untrusted data from external sources.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the affected software to address the input validation issues, implementing proper parameterized queries to prevent sql injection, and conducting comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block sql injection attempts, establish input validation routines at multiple layers of the application, and conduct regular security assessments. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and parameterized queries as recommended by security standards and best practices. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and database audit logging can help detect unauthorized access attempts and minimize the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.