CVE-2006-5991 in CactuShop
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in wwweb concepts CactuShop allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) prodtype parameter in prodtype.asp and the (2) product parameter in product.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/28/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-5991 represents a critical security flaw in the wwweb concepts CactuShop e-commerce platform that exposes multiple pathways for remote SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability affects the core database interaction mechanisms within the web application, specifically targeting two distinct input parameters that are processed without adequate sanitization or validation. The flaw resides in the application's handling of user-supplied data within the prodtype.asp and product.asp scripts, creating exploitable entry points that allow malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or filter user input before incorporating it into SQL command structures. When attackers manipulate the prodtype parameter in prodtype.asp or the product parameter in product.asp, they can inject malicious SQL code that executes within the database context. This occurs due to the absence of input validation mechanisms and the use of dynamic SQL construction techniques that directly concatenate user-supplied values with SQL statements. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected database server. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to retrieve sensitive information including customer data, payment details, and administrative credentials, while also allowing for data modification, deletion, or complete database compromise. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit these vulnerabilities from any location without requiring physical access to the system, making the attack surface particularly broad and dangerous. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout the affected application components. The most effective remediation involves replacing dynamic SQL construction with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate user input from SQL command structures. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization measures, including whitelisting acceptable characters and lengths for parameters, can prevent malicious input from being processed. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts, while conducting comprehensive security assessments to identify any additional vulnerable components within the application stack. Regular security updates and vulnerability management processes are essential to prevent similar issues from arising in future versions of the software.