CVE-2006-4590 in JS ASP Faq Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/default.asp in Jetstat.com JS ASP Faq Manager 1.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4463. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/24/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-4590 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Jetstat.com JS ASP Faq Manager version 1.10 and earlier. This security weakness specifically targets the administrative interface component known as admin/default.asp, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database through crafted input parameters. The vulnerability manifests through the uid parameter, which serves as the primary attack vector for executing unauthorized SQL commands against the system's database infrastructure.
This SQL injection vulnerability operates by allowing remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the uid parameter in the administrative interface. When the application processes this parameter without proper input validation or sanitization, it directly incorporates user-supplied data into SQL queries, enabling attackers to manipulate database operations. The flaw falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where insufficient validation of input data allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it targets the administrative interface, potentially granting attackers elevated privileges and full database access capabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables comprehensive database manipulation including data extraction, modification, and deletion. Attackers could potentially gain access to sensitive user information, administrative credentials, and other confidential data stored within the application's database. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution risk means that unauthorized parties could exploit this flaw from anywhere on the network without requiring local system access. This makes the attack surface particularly wide and the potential damage significant, especially considering that the affected application was likely used for managing frequently accessed FAQ content that could contain sensitive information.
The security implications of CVE-2006-4590 align with the tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 category for Exploit Public-Facing Application, where adversaries target vulnerabilities in externally accessible systems. The attack methodology involves taking advantage of the application's failure to properly validate user input, which represents a fundamental weakness in the application's security architecture. Organizations using this version of the JS ASP Faq Manager would be particularly vulnerable to this attack vector, as it does not require authentication to exploit, making it an attractive target for automated scanning and exploitation tools. The vulnerability's presence in the administrative interface compounds the risk, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to all managed content.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application to version 1.11 or later, which would contain the necessary security fixes to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent user-supplied data from being interpreted as SQL commands. Additionally, network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to restrict access to administrative interfaces, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications. The implementation of web application firewalls and input sanitization measures would provide additional layers of protection against similar SQL injection attacks targeting the application's parameter handling mechanisms.