CVE-2006-1330 in phpWebsite
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpWebsite 0.83 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sid parameter to (1) friend.php or (2) article.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/21/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-1330 represents a critical security flaw in phpWebsite versions 0.83 and earlier, specifically targeting SQL injection vulnerabilities within two key application components. This weakness enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries through the sid parameter, which is processed by both friend.php and article.php scripts. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command structures without proper sanitization or parameterization. The attack vector allows malicious actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized data access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the phpWebsite application code. When the sid parameter is passed to either friend.php or article.php, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize the input before incorporating it into database queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL fragments that can alter the intended query execution flow. The vulnerability exists because the application relies on direct string concatenation of user-supplied data into SQL statements rather than employing prepared statements or proper input filtering mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious sid values that contain SQL payload sequences designed to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, or modify database contents.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-1330 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with significant control over the affected system's database layer. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms, read confidential information from database tables, modify or delete critical data, and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of phpWebsite's user relationship and article management systems, making it particularly dangerous for websites that rely on these features for content delivery and user interaction. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK framework's technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1046 for network service scanning, as it represents a direct path to database manipulation through web application interfaces.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the phpWebsite codebase. System administrators should upgrade to phpWebsite version 0.84 or later, where the SQL injection vulnerabilities have been addressed through proper input sanitization and parameterized database queries. The implementation of prepared statements or stored procedures should replace direct SQL string concatenation operations, following the principle of least privilege for database connections and implementing proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense, though the primary fix must occur at the application code level to prevent the exploitation of this fundamental SQL injection weakness.