CVE-2006-2090 in MySmartBB
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in misc.php in MySmartBB 1.1.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id and (2) username parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/25/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2090 represents a critical security flaw in MySmartBB version 1.1.x, specifically within the misc.php script that handles user authentication and session management. This vulnerability manifests as multiple SQL injection flaws that enable remote attackers to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted input parameters. The affected parameters include both the id and username fields, which are commonly used in web applications for user identification and authorization processes.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which classifies SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw occurs when user-supplied input from the id and username parameters is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can alter the intended query execution flow, potentially leading to unauthorized database access, data manipulation, or complete system compromise.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations using MySmartBB 1.1.x as their bulletin board system. Attackers can exploit these injection points to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive user information including passwords and personal data, modify or delete database records, and potentially escalate privileges within the application. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications accessible over the internet. The vulnerability affects the core authentication and user management functionality, which could lead to complete system takeover if not addressed promptly.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential service disruption and data integrity compromise. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this represents a technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, while the specific exploitation pattern aligns with T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries, while also considering database access controls and monitoring for unusual query patterns. The vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input sanitization practices and demonstrates how seemingly minor flaws in web application code can lead to catastrophic security breaches. Patching the affected MySmartBB version or migrating to a secure alternative represents the most effective long-term solution to address this vulnerability.