CVE-2006-3770 in TopSites
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in phpFaber TopSites 2.0.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) i_cat or (2) method parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/01/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3770 represents a critical security flaw in phpFaber TopSites version 2.0.9 and earlier, where multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities exist within the index.php script. This vulnerability affects web applications that utilize the phpFaber TopSites software for managing and displaying website directories or similar content management functionalities. The flaw specifically manifests in the handling of user-supplied input through two distinct parameters named i_cat and method, which are processed without adequate sanitization or validation measures.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or filter user input before incorporating it into SQL database queries. When attackers submit malicious input through the i_cat or method parameters, the application directly incorporates this unvalidated data into database queries without appropriate input sanitization. This allows threat actors to manipulate the SQL execution flow and potentially execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability is classified as a classic SQL injection flaw that enables attackers to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the database environment.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using phpFaber TopSites software. Attackers can leverage these SQL injection flaws to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the application's database, potentially including user credentials, personal data, or administrative information. The remote execution capability means that attackers do not require local system access or physical presence to exploit this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for web applications accessible over the internet. This vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically targeting the SQL injection category that consistently ranks among the most critical web application security risks.
The exploitation of CVE-2006-3770 aligns with tactics documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique of SQL Injection, specifically categorized under T1190. This vulnerability demonstrates how insufficient input validation creates opportunities for attackers to manipulate database operations and achieve unauthorized access to system resources. Organizations should consider implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding as primary mitigation strategies. The vulnerability also relates to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. Remediation efforts should focus on implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries, proper input sanitization, and maintaining up-to-date software versions to prevent exploitation. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments and implement web application firewalls to detect and prevent such injection attacks from reaching the application layer.