CVE-2006-3610 in OrbitMATRIX
Summary
by MITRE
index.php in Orbitcoders OrbitMATRIX 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (partial database schema) via a modified page_name parameter, which reflects portions of an SQL query in the result. NOTE: it is not clear whether the information is target-specific. If not, then this issue is not an exposure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/31/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3610 affects Orbitcoders OrbitMATRIX 1.0, a web application that handles database operations through its index.php script. This issue represents a classic case of information disclosure through improper input validation and output sanitization. The vulnerability stems from the application's handling of the page_name parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization measures. When attackers manipulate this parameter, the system reflects portions of SQL queries in its responses, inadvertently exposing database schema information to unauthorized users.
The technical flaw manifests as a lack of proper parameter validation and output encoding in the application's input processing pipeline. The system accepts user-supplied input directly into SQL query construction without implementing appropriate sanitization or escaping mechanisms. This creates an information exposure condition where partial database schema information becomes visible in application responses. The vulnerability falls under CWE-200, which categorizes improper output sanitization and information exposure issues. The reflected SQL query portions contain structural information about database tables, columns, and relationships that could aid attackers in planning more sophisticated attacks.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to database security and application integrity. The partial database schema exposure could enable attackers to understand the underlying database structure, potentially facilitating further exploitation attempts such as SQL injection attacks or data manipulation. Even though the information disclosure is partial and may not be target-specific, the exposure still represents a security weakness that could be exploited in combination with other vulnerabilities. The vulnerability's classification aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213, which covers data from information repositories, and T1566, which covers credential access through various means including information gathering.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with valuable intelligence about the database architecture. This intelligence can be leveraged to craft more targeted attacks, potentially leading to complete database compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output sanitization in web applications, particularly those handling database operations. Organizations using OrbitMATRIX 1.0 should prioritize immediate remediation through proper parameter validation and output encoding. The recommended mitigation includes implementing proper input sanitization techniques, escaping special characters in user-supplied parameters, and ensuring that database errors do not leak sensitive information to end users. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database connection management can help reduce the attack surface and limit the potential impact of such information disclosure vulnerabilities.