CVE-2006-2985 in IntegraMOD
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in IntegraMOD 1.4.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via double-encoded " " characters in the STYLE_URL parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2018
The CVE-2006-2985 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in IntegraMOD version 1.4.0 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the index.php script within the content management framework, where improper input validation allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database layer. The exploit leverages double-encoded space characters within the STYLE_URL parameter to bypass standard input sanitization mechanisms that would normally detect and block such malicious payloads.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate parameter validation and sanitization within the web application's input handling routines. When the STYLE_URL parameter is processed, the application fails to properly decode and validate the double-encoded space characters before incorporating them into SQL query construction. This creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the database query structure and execute unauthorized commands with the privileges of the web application's database user. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or prior access to the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or manipulation, as it provides attackers with potentially full database access capabilities. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations. The vulnerability also allows for data modification and deletion operations, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Organizations running affected versions of IntegraMOD face significant risk of unauthorized access and data breaches, particularly in environments where the application handles sensitive user information or business-critical data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-2985 should prioritize immediate remediation through patching the affected IntegraMOD installations to version 1.4.1 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization measures. Additionally, implementing proper parameterized queries and prepared statements in the application code would prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and input filtering rules can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their web applications to identify and remediate other potential injection vulnerabilities, aligning with industry standards such as those outlined in CWE-89 for SQL injection vulnerabilities and ATT&CK techniques targeting command injection and data manipulation. Regular security updates and vulnerability management processes are essential to prevent exploitation of similar flaws in other applications and systems.