CVE-2006-2164 in Avactis Shopping Cart
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Avactis Shopping Cart 0.1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) category_id parameter in (a) store_special_offers.php and (b) store.php, and (2) prod_id parameter in (c) cart.php and (d) product_info.php. NOTE: this issue also produces resultant full path disclosure from invalid SQL queries.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2164 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Avactis Shopping Cart versions 0.1.2 and earlier. This vulnerability resides within the web application's handling of user-supplied input parameters that are directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. The affected parameters include category_id in store_special_offers.php and store.php, as well as prod_id in cart.php and product_info.php, creating multiple attack vectors that adversaries can exploit to manipulate the underlying database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize input data before incorporating it into database queries. When attackers submit malicious input through the vulnerable parameters, the application processes these values directly within SQL statements, allowing for command injection attacks. This flaw directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database. The vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying database contents, or even escalating privileges within the database environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation to include full path disclosure, which occurs when invalid SQL queries are executed and result in error messages revealing the application's file system structure. This additional exposure provides attackers with valuable information about the server configuration and application architecture, facilitating further exploitation attempts. The vulnerability affects critical business functions including product listings, shopping cart operations, and special offers display, potentially compromising the entire e-commerce platform's integrity and customer data security. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability aligns with T1071.005 for application layer protocol and T1190 for exploit public-facing application, representing a significant threat to web application security.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization techniques, including the use of prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL code from data. Organizations should also implement proper error handling to prevent path disclosure through error messages, ensuring that database errors do not reveal sensitive system information. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing comprehensive security measures throughout the application development lifecycle to prevent such critical flaws from being introduced in the first place.