CVE-2006-3515 in AjaxPortal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the loginADP function in ajaxp.php in AjaxPortal 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via the (1) username or (2) password parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/31/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3515 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the AjaxPortal 3.0 web application, specifically affecting the loginADP function in the ajaxp.php file. This vulnerability resides in the authentication mechanism of the application, making it particularly dangerous as it directly impacts user access control and system security. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the database queries executed by the application through crafted input parameters, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization within the loginADP function. When users attempt to authenticate through the portal, the application accepts username and password parameters directly from user input without proper sanitization or parameter binding. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject SQL code into the authentication process, effectively bypassing normal authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability specifically affects two parameter fields, meaning that either the username or password input can serve as a vector for exploitation, providing attackers with multiple opportunities to compromise the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple authentication bypass, as successful exploitation can enable attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. This capability allows threat actors to extract sensitive information, modify database contents, create new user accounts, or even escalate privileges within the application. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries do not require physical access to the system, making the vulnerability particularly concerning for web applications that handle sensitive data. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of remote services through SQL injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-3515 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries. The most effective approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, the application should enforce strict input validation on both username and password parameters, rejecting any input containing potentially malicious SQL characters or sequences. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense. Organizations should also implement regular security audits and penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while ensuring that all software components are kept current with security patches. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper input sanitization as fundamental security measures in web application development.