CVE-2006-5945 in Car Site Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MGinternet Car Site Manager (CSM) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) p parameter to (a) csm/asp/detail.asp, or the (2) l, (3) typ, or (4) loc parameter to (b) csm/asp/listings.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/27/2026
The CVE-2006-5945 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw in MGinternet Car Site Manager version 2.2.0 and earlier, affecting web applications that utilize the Car Site Manager platform for automotive listings. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's ASP-based web interface, creating exploitable entry points that allow remote attackers to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted malicious input parameters. The vulnerability specifically impacts two primary files within the application's architecture: detail.asp and listings.asp, which handle user requests for vehicle details and listings respectively.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through direct manipulation of HTTP parameters transmitted to the affected ASP scripts. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code through four distinct parameter vectors: the 'p' parameter in the detail.asp file, and the 'l', 'typ', and 'loc' parameters in the listings.asp file. These parameters are processed without proper sanitization or parameterization, allowing attackers to construct malicious SQL statements that execute within the database context of the web application. The vulnerability follows the CWE-89 classification for SQL injection, which represents one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws, as defined by the CWE project maintained by MITRE.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification. Successful exploitation enables attackers to perform full database operations including data retrieval, insertion, update, and deletion across the entire automotive listings database. This capability allows threat actors to access sensitive information such as vehicle details, customer data, and potentially administrative credentials stored within the application's database. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the network, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for web-hosted applications. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers may use the compromised system for further network reconnaissance and lateral movement.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-5945 should focus on immediate patching of the affected MGinternet Car Site Manager application to version 2.2.1 or later, which includes proper input validation and parameterization fixes. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques including parameterized queries, stored procedures, and input validation routines that reject or escape special SQL characters. Network segmentation and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor and filter malicious SQL injection attempts. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in legacy web applications. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date web application software and implementing proper security coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines.