CVE-2006-6344 in Seditio
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Neocrome Seditio 1.10 and earlier have unknown impact and attack vectors related to (1) plugins/ipsearch/ipsearch.admin.php, and (2) pfs/pfs.edit.inc.php, (3) users/users.register.inc.php in system/core. NOTE: the users.profile.inc.php vector is identified by CVE-2006-6177. NOTE: these issues might be related to SQL injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/09/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6344 represents a collection of unspecified security flaws within the Neocrome Seditio content management system version 1.10 and earlier. This vulnerability affects multiple core components of the system including plugin files, file management modules, and user registration functionality. The affected files specifically include plugins/ipsearch/ipsearch.admin.php which handles administrative search functions, pfs/pfs.edit.inc.php responsible for file system operations, and users/users.register.inc.php located within the system/core directory for user registration processes. These vulnerabilities fall under the broader category of software security flaws that can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of web applications.
The technical nature of these vulnerabilities appears to be rooted in insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the affected PHP scripts. Given the context of potential SQL injection capabilities indicated in the description, these flaws likely stem from improper handling of user-supplied data that flows directly into database queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The unspecified nature of the vulnerabilities suggests that the exact implementation details of the flaws remain unclear, though the presence of SQL injection possibilities indicates that malicious actors could potentially manipulate database operations through crafted input parameters. Such vulnerabilities typically align with CWE-89 which classifies SQL injection flaws as critical security weaknesses that allow attackers to execute unauthorized database commands.
The operational impact of these vulnerabilities could be significant for organizations utilizing affected versions of Neocrome Seditio, as they potentially provide attackers with unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functionality. Attackers exploiting these flaws might gain access to user credentials, database contents, or administrative controls depending on the specific nature of each vulnerability. The presence of SQL injection capabilities specifically could enable comprehensive database compromise, allowing attackers to extract, modify, or delete critical information. The attack vectors likely involve sending malicious input through web forms, URL parameters, or API endpoints that feed into the vulnerable scripts, making these vulnerabilities particularly dangerous for web applications processing user input.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6344 should prioritize immediate remediation through software updates to versions that address these unspecified vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization measures across all user-facing interfaces, particularly those handling data that eventually reaches database operations. The implementation of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application to prevent SQL injection exploitation. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. Network segmentation and access controls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures while monitoring systems should be deployed to detect potential exploitation attempts. Given the age of this vulnerability and the specific mention of SQL injection possibilities, organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and conducting thorough vulnerability scanning to identify any related security gaps in their deployment environments. The remediation approach should align with industry best practices for secure coding and follow established frameworks such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten project.