CVE-2006-4297 in osCommerce
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in shopping_cart.php in osCommerce before 2.2 Milestone 2 060817 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via id array parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/24/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-4297 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the osCommerce e-commerce platform version 2.2 Milestone 2 060817 and earlier. This vulnerability resides in the shopping_cart.php script which processes user input related to shopping cart functionality. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate array parameters named 'id' that are passed to the shopping_cart.php script, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the underlying database query execution process.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation mechanisms within the osCommerce codebase. When users interact with the shopping cart functionality, the application accepts array parameters without adequate sanitization, allowing attackers to craft malicious input that gets directly incorporated into SQL queries. This occurs due to a lack of parameterized queries or proper input filtering, enabling attackers to manipulate the database query structure and execute unauthorized commands. The vulnerability specifically targets the id array parameters that are commonly used to identify and manage shopping cart items, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged to access, modify, or delete sensitive customer data including personal information, order details, and payment records.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system takeover. Attackers can leverage this SQL injection to extract confidential customer information, modify product pricing, manipulate inventory records, and potentially gain administrative access to the e-commerce platform. The consequences include unauthorized financial transactions, data breaches, and reputational damage to businesses relying on affected osCommerce installations. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental flaw in input validation, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the use of SQL injection to gain access to databases and extract sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-4297 require immediate implementation of the official osCommerce security patch released for version 2.2 Milestone 2 060817. Organizations should ensure all affected installations are upgraded to the patched version or implement proper input validation measures including parameterized queries, input sanitization, and proper escape sequence handling. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring systems can provide additional layers of protection against SQL injection attacks. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of all e-commerce platforms and ensure proper security configurations including least privilege database access rights and regular security audits to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future code releases.