CVE-2006-6595 in User Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ScriptMate User Manager 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via "Manage Resources" and possibly other unspecified components.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/03/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6595 represents a critical security flaw in ScriptMate User Manager version 2.1 and earlier releases, where multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities exist within the application's codebase. This vulnerability specifically affects the "Manage Resources" functionality and potentially other unspecified components, creating a significant attack surface that adversaries can exploit to gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within the application's data handling mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through carefully crafted input parameters.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can manipulate the application's behavior by injecting malicious SQL syntax into input fields, particularly those used in the resource management functionality. This injection allows threat actors to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data from the database, modify or delete records, and potentially escalate their privileges within the system. The vulnerability falls under the category of CWE-89 SQL Injection as defined by the Common Weakness Enumeration, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable complete system compromise when attackers leverage the SQL injection capabilities to execute arbitrary commands on the database server. This scenario creates a pathway for persistent threats to establish backdoors, modify application logic, or use the compromised system as a staging ground for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on ScriptMate User Manager for user management and resource allocation, potentially exposing sensitive user credentials, personal information, and business data to unauthorized access. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol: DNS and T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the attack vectors and techniques that adversaries would employ to exploit such weaknesses.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6595 should prioritize immediate patching of the ScriptMate User Manager application to the latest available version that addresses these SQL injection vulnerabilities. Organizations must implement proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms throughout the application, utilizing parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of vulnerable components, while regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other systems. The remediation process should also include comprehensive monitoring of database activities and implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, ensuring that such vulnerabilities do not provide attackers with persistent access to critical system resources.