CVE-2006-6050 in Texas Rankem
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ClickTech Texas Rank'em allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) selPlayer parameter to player.asp or the (2) tournament_id parameter to tournaments.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/28/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6050 represents a critical security flaw in the ClickTech Texas Rank em web application that exposes the system to remote SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability affects two distinct input parameters within the application's web interface, creating multiple attack vectors for malicious actors seeking to compromise the system. The primary affected components include the player.asp page with the selPlayer parameter and the tournaments.asp page with the tournament_id parameter, both of which process user input without proper sanitization or validation mechanisms.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL database queries. When attackers submit malicious SQL payloads through either the selPlayer or tournament_id parameters, the application directly incorporates these inputs into database commands without adequate filtering or parameterization. This design flaw allows attackers to manipulate the intended database query structure and execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database server. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses where untrusted data is embedded into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform full database compromise operations. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and administrative details stored within the database. Additionally, the compromised system may allow attackers to modify or delete database records, potentially leading to data integrity violations and service disruption. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network, making it particularly dangerous for web-facing applications. This weakness directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, specifically HTTP communications.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The most effective immediate solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. All user-supplied inputs should be sanitized using whitelisting techniques or proper escaping mechanisms before being incorporated into database queries. The application should utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot alter the structure of SQL commands. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database privilege management can limit the damage that can be caused even if exploitation occurs. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other parts of the application. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and input validation rules at network boundaries to provide additional layers of protection against such attacks.