CVE-2006-6280 in Oxygen
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in viewthread.php in Oxygen (O2PHP Bulletin Board) 1.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-1572.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/09/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6280 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in Oxygen (O2PHP Bulletin Board) version 1.1.3 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the viewthread.php script which serves as a core component for displaying forum threads and user interactions within the bulletin board system. The flaw manifests through improper input validation of the pid parameter, which is used to identify specific posts within the forum structure. This particular vulnerability operates through a distinct attack vector compared to CVE-2006-1572, making it a unique threat requiring specific mitigation strategies.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL database queries. When an attacker submits a malicious value through the pid parameter, the application directly incorporates this unvalidated data into its database query construction process. This omission creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the underlying SQL execution flow and potentially execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses where untrusted data is used in SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data manipulation, as it provides attackers with potentially complete control over the affected database system. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, forum content, and potentially system configuration details. The implications are particularly severe for bulletin board systems where user data is paramount, as attackers could gain unauthorized access to user accounts, modify forum content, or even escalate privileges within the system. This vulnerability directly relates to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services through injection attacks, and T1071.004 which addresses application layer protocol manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6280 must focus on immediate remediation through input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques that filter or escape all user-supplied data before processing, particularly for parameters used in database operations. The recommended approach involves transitioning from dynamic SQL query construction to prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate the SQL command structure from the data values. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database permissions can limit the damage potential even if an attacker successfully exploits the vulnerability. Regular security audits and input validation testing should be conducted to prevent similar issues in other application components, while maintaining current system patches and updates to address known vulnerabilities in third-party software components.