CVE-2006-6594 in User Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in utilities/usermessages.asp in ScriptMate User Manager 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the mesid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/04/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6594 represents a critical sql injection flaw within ScriptMate User Manager 2.0, specifically affecting the utilities/usermessages.asp component. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input parameters, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through the mesid parameter. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within the application's codebase, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql code that executes with the privileges of the web application's database connection. Such vulnerabilities typically arise from poor coding practices where user-supplied data is directly concatenated into sql statements without proper escaping or parameterization techniques.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard sql injection attack patterns where an attacker crafts malicious input containing sql payload within the mesid parameter. When the application processes this input, it fails to properly sanitize or escape the data before incorporating it into database queries, enabling the execution of arbitrary sql commands. This can result in unauthorized data access, data modification, or even complete database compromise depending on the privileges of the database user account. The vulnerability specifically impacts the utilities/usermessages.asp file, indicating that the issue is localized to user message handling functionality within the ScriptMate User Manager system.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations using ScriptMate User Manager 2.0 as it allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized database operations without requiring authentication. Attackers can potentially extract sensitive user information, modify user accounts, delete message records, or escalate privileges within the database. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location with internet access, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible. The impact extends beyond immediate data compromise to potential system-wide damage including data loss, service disruption, and potential lateral movement within network environments where the vulnerable application resides.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application code. The most effective remediation involves converting all dynamic sql queries to use parameterized statements or prepared statements that separate user input from sql command structure. Input validation should be implemented at multiple layers including application-level filtering, output encoding, and proper sql escaping techniques. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and least privilege principles for database connections can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious sql injection patterns. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection weaknesses and follows attack patterns documented in the ATT&CK framework under the database access and credential access domains, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures across multiple security control layers.