CVE-2006-3283 in Dating Agent PRO
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Dating Agent PRO 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) pid parameter in picture.php, (2) mid parameter in mem.php, and the (3) sex and (4) relationship parameters in search.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/19/2017
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in Dating Agent PRO version 4.7.1 that exposes multiple entry points for remote attackers to execute malicious sql commands. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries through specifically targeted parameters in three distinct php scripts. The attack surface encompasses the pid parameter in picture.php, which likely handles picture identification, the mid parameter in mem.php that probably manages member identification, and the sex and relationship parameters in search.php that facilitate user search functionality. These parameters are processed without proper sanitization, creating opportunities for attackers to inject malicious sql payloads that can be executed within the database context. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it affects core application functionality and provides attackers with direct access to the underlying database system, potentially enabling data theft, modification, or complete system compromise. According to cwe standards, this maps directly to cwe-89 sql injection, which is classified as a high-risk vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data access and system manipulation. The attack vector operates through remote exploitation, meaning malicious actors can leverage this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the system. The operational impact includes potential unauthorized access to user data, member information, picture metadata, and search criteria stored in the database, which could lead to privacy violations and data breaches. Additionally, attackers could potentially escalate privileges, modify database content, or even execute system commands if the database user has elevated permissions. The vulnerability aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack framework under initial access and persistence phases, where attackers establish unauthorized database access. Mitigation strategies should include input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection, proper output encoding, and regular security updates to address known vulnerabilities. Implementing web application firewalls and input sanitization mechanisms would provide additional layers of protection against such attacks. Security professionals should also consider conducting comprehensive penetration testing and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation in web applications and highlights the need for secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle to prevent such persistent security flaws from being introduced in the first place.