CVE-2006-6672 in Burak Yilmaz Download Portal
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Burak Yylmaz Download Portal allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) kid or possibly (2) id parameter to (a) HABERLER.ASP and (b) ASPKAT.ASP. 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 • 09/27/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6672 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Burak Yylmaz Download Portal application. This vulnerability manifests in two distinct attack vectors through the handling of user-supplied input parameters within the HABERLER.ASP and ASPKAT.ASP scripts. The affected parameters include the kid parameter and potentially the id parameter, both of which are processed without adequate input validation or sanitization mechanisms. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection attacks where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command strings without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers submit malicious input through the vulnerable parameters to the affected ASP scripts. When these parameters are processed within SQL queries, the injected SQL commands can be executed with the privileges of the database user account associated with the web application. This allows attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it enables full database compromise, potentially leading to complete application takeover and data breaches. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it affects core content management functionality through the HABERLER.ASP and ASPKAT.ASP pages which are fundamental to the portal's operation.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations using the Burak Yylmaz Download Portal. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract sensitive information from the database including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. The remote execution capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system and can exploit the vulnerability from anywhere on the internet. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1213.002 for data from information repositories, representing both initial access and data extraction phases of an attack lifecycle. The long-term implications include potential persistent access through database backdoors and the ability to manipulate application content to serve as a launching point for further attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The primary fix involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the HABERLER.ASP and ASPKAT.ASP scripts. All user-supplied input should be sanitized and validated against expected data formats before being incorporated into SQL commands. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and database privilege management to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Additional security measures include regular security code reviews, implementation of web application firewalls, and comprehensive database monitoring to detect anomalous query patterns. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines for preventing SQL injection attacks. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts.