CVE-2006-4906 in More.groupware
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/calendar/week.php in More.groupware 0.74 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the new_calendarid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-4906 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the More.groupware 0.74 web application, specifically affecting the modules/calendar/week.php component. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input through the new_calendarid parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the application's database layer, potentially compromising the entire backend infrastructure. Such vulnerabilities typically arise from insecure coding practices where user-supplied data is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper parameterization or input filtering.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows the classic SQL injection attack pattern where an attacker manipulates the new_calendarid parameter to inject malicious SQL syntax. When the application processes this parameter, it incorporates the user input directly into database queries without proper escaping or parameter binding. This creates an environment where attackers can manipulate the intended query execution flow, potentially gaining unauthorized access to database contents, executing arbitrary commands, or even escalating privileges within the application's database environment. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 as a SQL injection weakness, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable comprehensive system compromise through various attack vectors. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or business-critical records stored within the More.groupware application. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web-based applications. Additionally, the vulnerability could serve as a foothold for further attacks, potentially enabling attackers to move laterally within network environments or establish persistent access through database-level backdoors. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1566 for credential access through exploitation of remote services.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The most effective immediate solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries for all database interactions, specifically ensuring that the new_calendarid parameter undergoes strict sanitization before being processed. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls that can detect and block SQL injection patterns, while also implementing proper access controls and database permissions to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. The remediation process should include code review to identify similar patterns throughout the application, as this vulnerability likely represents a broader class of insecure coding practices that may exist elsewhere in the codebase. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be implemented to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors, following industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.