CVE-2006-6260 in Siap Cms
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in Redbinaria Sistema Integrado de Administracion de Portales (SIAP) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.
Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/28/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6260 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the redbinaria sistema integrado de administracion de portales siap application specifically affecting the login.asp component. This vulnerability resides in the authentication mechanism where user input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into sql queries. The username parameter serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject crafted sql payloads that bypass normal authentication procedures and gain unauthorized access to the system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to implement proper input validation and parameterized queries. When users submit login credentials through the username field, the siap application directly incorporates this input into sql statements without adequate sanitization or escaping mechanisms. This design flaw aligns with common weakness enumeration cwe-89 which categorizes sql injection vulnerabilities as a direct result of insufficient input validation and improper sql query construction. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate the underlying database queries through malicious input that can alter the intended execution flow of sql commands.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to system integrity and data confidentiality within the siap framework. Remote attackers can leverage this weakness to execute arbitrary sql commands against the database backend, potentially gaining access to sensitive user credentials, administrative privileges, or even full database control. The impact extends beyond simple authentication bypass to encompass potential data exfiltration, modification of user accounts, and unauthorized access to protected portal resources. This vulnerability essentially provides attackers with a backdoor into the administrative functions of the siap system, enabling them to manipulate portal content and user access controls.
Organizations utilizing this vulnerable siap system face significant security implications including potential data breaches, unauthorized access to administrative functions, and compromise of user authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access or local network presence to leverage the flaw, making it particularly dangerous in internet-facing applications. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the attack tactics, techniques, and procedures framework where it aligns with initial access and privilege escalation methods. The remediation approach must include implementing proper input validation, utilizing parameterized queries, and applying the principle of least privilege to database access. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and address similar vulnerabilities in legacy applications that may not have been designed with modern security practices in mind.