CVE-2006-5023 in xweblog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in kategori.asp in xweblog 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the kategori parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-5023 represents a critical sql injection flaw in the xweblog content management system version 2.1 and earlier. This vulnerability specifically affects the kategori.asp component which processes user input through the kategori parameter. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql queries. This allows malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations by injecting malicious sql code through the vulnerable parameter.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits specially crafted input through the kategori parameter in the kategori.asp script. Without proper sanitization, the application directly incorporates this user input into sql statements, creating an environment where attackers can execute arbitrary sql commands against the database backend. The vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, and aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack tree framework under T1190 - exploitation of sql injection vulnerabilities. This weakness enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with comprehensive database access capabilities. Remote attackers can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the xweblog database including user credentials, personal data, and potentially system configuration details. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network privileges to launch attacks, making it particularly dangerous in web-facing applications. Database administrators face significant risks including data integrity compromise, unauthorized modifications to web content, and potential system-wide compromise if database accounts have elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-5023 should prioritize immediate remediation through application updates to versions that address the sql injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization techniques including parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent user input from being interpreted as sql commands. The implementation of web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional protective layers. Security teams should conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the xweblog application and related systems. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to detect and remediate similar sql injection vulnerabilities across the entire application infrastructure. The fix should also include proper error handling that prevents information leakage through database error messages that could aid attackers in crafting more sophisticated exploitation attempts.