CVE-2006-6667 in VerliAdmin
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in VerliAdmin 0.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) nick_mod or (2) nick parameter to (a) repass.php or (b) verify.php. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/12/2018
This vulnerability resides in VerliAdmin version 0.3 and earlier, representing a critical SQL injection flaw that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through specifically crafted inputs. The vulnerability manifests in two primary attack vectors involving the nick_mod and nick parameters within the repass.php and verify.php scripts respectively. These parameters are not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into SQL queries, creating an exploitable condition where malicious input can directly manipulate database operations. The lack of input validation and proper parameterization in these scripts creates a pathway for attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account used by VerliAdmin.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization. This weakness allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the affected system. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it affects core administrative functions within VerliAdmin, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized access to user accounts, configuration data, and other sensitive information stored within the system's database backend. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require local system access to leverage this flaw, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can lead to complete system compromise and persistent access. Attackers could potentially use this vulnerability to modify user accounts, inject backdoors, or escalate privileges to gain administrative control over the entire VerliAdmin system. The implications are severe for any organization relying on this software, as it could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, data corruption, or complete system takeover. The vulnerability's presence in authentication and password recovery functions makes it particularly attractive to attackers who may seek to establish persistent access or escalate their privileges within the compromised environment.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected VerliAdmin versions to address the root cause of the SQL injection vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries in all database interactions to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. The use of web application firewalls and input sanitization techniques can provide additional protection layers while patches are being deployed. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's infrastructure. Security teams should also consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect unusual SQL query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and the potential consequences of failing to implement secure coding practices in web applications, particularly those handling sensitive user data and authentication functions.