CVE-2006-2987 in PICRATE
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dominios Europa PICRATE (aka TAL RateMyPic) 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id, (2) voteid, and (3) vfiel parameters to (a) index.php, and via the (4) nick, (5) email, (6) city, (7) messen, and (8) message form field parameters to (b) add.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/29/2018
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-2987 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Dominios Europa PICRATE version 1.0, also known as TAL RateMyPic. This vulnerability exposes multiple entry points where remote attackers can inject malicious SQL commands into the application's database layer. The flaw exists within the application's parameter handling mechanisms, specifically targeting several key input vectors that process user-submitted data. The vulnerability's severity is amplified by its ability to affect both the main index.php script and the add.php form processing endpoint, creating multiple attack surfaces for potential exploitation. The affected parameters include id, voteid, vfiel, nick, email, city, messen, and message fields, all of which are processed without adequate input sanitization or validation.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted input is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The attack vectors demonstrate a classic case of insufficient input validation where user data flows directly into database queries without appropriate sanitization measures. The application's failure to implement proper parameterized queries or input filtering creates an environment where malicious actors can manipulate the underlying database operations. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft, as attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information, modifying database content, or even escalating privileges within the database system. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's security architecture, where the principle of least privilege is violated through improper input handling.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted for any organization utilizing this software. Remote attackers can leverage these injection points to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion of critical information stored within the application's database. The vulnerability enables attackers to potentially bypass authentication mechanisms, escalate privileges, or even execute system-level commands if the database server has appropriate permissions. The exposure of multiple parameters increases the attack surface significantly, making it easier for threat actors to find a working exploitation vector. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques such as T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) and T1068 (Exploitation for Privilege Escalation) where attackers can leverage the SQL injection to gain deeper system access. The vulnerability also represents a T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) technique, as it affects web-facing applications that are accessible to remote attackers.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly escaped or parameterized before being incorporated into SQL commands. Organizations should implement a comprehensive input sanitization framework that validates and filters all incoming data against expected formats and ranges. The application should be updated to use prepared statements or stored procedures that separate SQL command structure from data values, preventing the injection of malicious SQL code. Additionally, implementing proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users is crucial. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense, though they should not be considered primary mitigations. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this vulnerability demonstrates a systemic issue in input handling practices that may exist elsewhere in the application's codebase.