CVE-2006-5829 in AIOCP
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in All In One Control Panel (AIOCP) 1.3.007 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) choosed_language parameter to (a) cp_dpage.php, (b) cp_news.php, (c) cp_forum_view.php, (d) cp_edit_user.php, (e) cp_newsletter.php, (f) cp_links.php, (g) cp_contact_us.php, (h) cp_login.php, and (i) cp_codice_fiscale.php in public/code/; (2) news_category parameter to public/code/cp_news.php; (3) nlmsg_nlcatid parameter to public/code/cp_newsletter.php; (4) links_category parameter to public/code/cp_links.php; (5) product_category_id parameter to public/code/cp_show_ec_products.php; (6) order_field parameter to public/code/cp_show_ec_products.php; (7) firstrow parameter to public/code/cp_users_online.php; and (8) orderdir parameter to public/code/cp_links_search.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/27/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-5829 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting All In One Control Panel version 1.3.007 and earlier. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within multiple script files that handle user-supplied parameters. The affected components include core administrative pages such as cp_dpage.php, cp_news.php, cp_forum_view.php, and several other control panel scripts located in the public/code/ directory. These scripts fail to properly escape or validate user input before incorporating it into SQL queries, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to manipulate database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through multiple parameter injection points across different PHP scripts, each representing a distinct vector for attack. The choosed_language parameter affects nine different files including cp_login.php and cp_codice_fiscale.php, while additional parameters such as news_category in cp_news.php and nlmsg_nlcatid in cp_newsletter.php provide alternative attack surfaces. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user input flows directly into database query construction without proper sanitization, enabling attackers to craft malicious SQL payloads that bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, or modify database contents. This flaw directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into query statements, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized administrative access. Remote attackers can exploit these injection points to bypass authentication mechanisms, particularly through cp_login.php and cp_forum_view.php, potentially gaining full control over the control panel administration interface. Database manipulation capabilities include data exfiltration, unauthorized user account creation, modification of existing records, and potential privilege escalation within the application. The widespread nature of affected scripts means that successful exploitation across any of the listed parameters could compromise the entire control panel functionality, affecting multiple administrative operations simultaneously. This vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access through user account manipulation or to perform denial of service attacks by corrupting database structures.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-5829 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the affected codebase. The most effective approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, comprehensive input sanitization should be implemented at all entry points where user parameters are processed, particularly focusing on the identified parameters including choosed_language, news_category, and nlmsg_nlcatid. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms, ensuring that administrative interfaces require robust authentication and that session management is properly secured. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation practices and highlights the necessity of following secure coding guidelines such as those defined in OWASP Top Ten and the CERT Secure Coding Standards. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar injection vulnerabilities across the entire application stack, particularly focusing on legacy systems that may contain outdated or unpatched code components.