CVE-2006-5409 in Highwall Enterprise
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the wireless IDS management interface for Highwall Enterprise and Highwall Endpoint 4.0.2.11045 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/25/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-5409 represents a critical security flaw affecting the wireless intrusion detection system management interface of Highwall Enterprise and Highwall Endpoint versions 4.0.2.11045. This issue manifests as multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities that exist within the administrative web interface designed for managing wireless intrusion detection capabilities. The affected systems operate in enterprise environments where wireless network security is paramount, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it could compromise the integrity of wireless security monitoring systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation within the web interface components that handle administrative requests for the wireless IDS management functionality. Attackers can exploit these weaknesses through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulating input parameters sent to the backend database through the management interface. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the system's database layer, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. This type of flaw falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-5409 extends far beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary database commands with the privileges of the database user account. This capability allows for complete database compromise, including data exfiltration, data modification, and potentially system escalation to gain administrative control over the wireless IDS management infrastructure. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from outside the corporate network without requiring physical access or local credentials. The implications are particularly severe for enterprise environments that rely on these systems for wireless network security monitoring, as attackers could potentially disable security alerts, modify security policies, or gain access to sensitive network information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of affected systems to the latest available versions that address the SQL injection flaws in the management interface. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the wireless IDS management interface to only authorized administrative personnel. Input validation and parameterized queries should be implemented throughout the application code to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the importance of securing externally accessible management interfaces. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments of administrative interfaces can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and audit logging to detect unauthorized database access attempts that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.