CVE-2006-2080 in Instant Photo Gallery
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in portfolio_photo_popup.php in Verosky Media Instant Photo Gallery 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter, which is not cleansed before calling the count_click function in includes/functions/fns_std.php. NOTE: this issue could produce resultant XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/09/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2080 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Verosky Media Instant Photo Gallery version 1.0.2 software. This vulnerability specifically targets the portfolio_photo_popup.php script which fails to properly sanitize user input before processing. The flaw occurs when the id parameter is passed through the URL without adequate validation or sanitization measures, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands directly into the database query execution flow. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it originates from the count_click function located in includes/functions/fns_std.php, indicating that the sanitization process occurs too late in the execution chain, after the vulnerable parameter has already been processed. This architectural flaw demonstrates poor input validation practices and highlights the importance of implementing proper data sanitization at the point of entry rather than relying on post-processing measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple SQL injection attacks, as the description explicitly notes that this issue could produce resultant cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Attackers can leverage the SQL injection to manipulate database contents, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information, modifying or deleting data, and even escalating privileges within the application's database environment. The combination of SQL injection and potential XSS creates a multi-vector attack surface that could allow adversaries to compromise not only the database integrity but also the application's user interface and session management. This dual threat capability significantly increases the attack surface and potential damage scope, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise or data exfiltration. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in web applications where user-generated content is processed and stored, as it provides attackers with direct database access without requiring authentication or other security measures.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both the immediate SQL injection threat and the potential XSS consequences. The primary remediation involves implementing proper input validation and sanitization techniques at the earliest point of parameter handling, ensuring that all user-supplied input is thoroughly validated before being processed by any database functions. This approach aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities and emphasizes the importance of input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent malicious SQL code from being executed, while also applying proper output encoding to prevent XSS attacks. Additionally, the application should be updated to remove or fix the flawed count_click function that currently lacks proper input sanitization. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application, while implementing proper access controls and database permissions to limit the potential damage from successful attacks. The remediation process should also include implementing proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users, which would align with ATT&CK technique T1068 that addresses privilege escalation through database access. Furthermore, network segmentation and monitoring should be implemented to detect and prevent unauthorized access attempts to the vulnerable application components.