CVE-2006-3190 in HotPlug CMS
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in administration/includes/login/auth.php in HotPlug CMS 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via the (1) username and (2) password parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/17/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3190 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the HotPlug CMS version 1.0 authentication mechanism. This vulnerability specifically targets the administration/includes/login/auth.php file which handles user authentication processes. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user input passed through the username and password parameters during the login process, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands directly into the database query execution flow.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization within the authentication module. When users attempt to log in, their credentials are directly concatenated into sql query strings without proper escaping or parameter binding mechanisms. This allows attackers to manipulate the intended sql query structure by injecting malicious sql code through the username and password fields, potentially enabling them to bypass authentication entirely or execute unauthorized database operations.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents severe security implications for any system running HotPlug CMS 1.0. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized administrative access to the content management system, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability enables remote code execution capabilities through sql injection techniques, allowing malicious actors to extract sensitive data, modify content, or even delete database records. Additionally, successful exploitation can result in privilege escalation and persistent access to the compromised system.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental weakness in software design that occurs when untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization. This weakness maps directly to the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and defense evasion techniques, as attackers can leverage sql injection to bypass authentication mechanisms and maintain persistent access. Organizations using HotPlug CMS 1.0 should immediately implement input validation measures including parameterized queries, proper escape sequence handling, and comprehensive input sanitization routines. The recommended mitigations include upgrading to a patched version of the CMS, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting thorough security audits of all authentication mechanisms. Additionally, network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect and prevent exploitation attempts targeting this specific vulnerability class.