CVE-2006-3905 in MyBloggie
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Webland MyBloggie 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) post_id parameter in index.php and (2) search function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/01/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3905 represents a critical sql injection flaw within Webland MyBloggie version 2.1.3, a content management system designed for blog management and publishing. This weakness stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's web interface, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations. The vulnerability specifically affects two distinct attack vectors within the application's functionality, making it particularly dangerous as it provides multiple entry points for potential exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through improper handling of user-supplied input in two primary locations within the web application. The first vector involves the post_id parameter within the index.php file, where user input is directly incorporated into sql query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The second vector targets the search function, where similar input processing flaws exist, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands that bypass normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. These flaws align with CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is concatenated or embedded into sql commands without proper validation or escaping.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as remote attackers can execute arbitrary sql commands against the affected database system. This capability enables comprehensive database compromise including data exfiltration, data modification, privilege escalation, and potentially complete system takeover depending on the database user permissions. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly attractive to cybercriminals seeking to compromise multiple targets efficiently.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability, beginning with input validation and parameterized query implementation across all user-facing application components. The recommended approach involves applying the latest security patches provided by the vendor, if available, or implementing application-level input sanitization to prevent malicious sql code injection. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious sql injection patterns, while establishing comprehensive monitoring protocols to identify potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application database users have minimal required privileges, reducing the potential impact of successful exploitation. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and proper sql query construction practices, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer attacks and emphasizing the necessity of secure coding practices to prevent such fundamental security flaws in web applications.