CVE-2006-6816 in Secure Login Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DMXReady Secure Login Manager 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters to (1) set_preferences.asp, (2) send_password_preferences.asp, and (3) SecureLoginManager/list.asp in the Local-Admin Panel; (4) the sent parameter to (a) login.asp, (b) content.asp, and (c) members.asp in the Remote-WebSite; and (5) the sent parameter to applications/SecureLoginManager/inc_secureloginmanager.asp in the Live Demo.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2024
The CVE-2006-6816 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting DMXReady Secure Login Manager version 1.0, exposing multiple attack vectors across different components of the application. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the web application's database interaction layers, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through carefully crafted parameters. The affected components span both local administrative interfaces and remote website functionalities, creating a broad attack surface that could potentially compromise the entire authentication system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through improper handling of user-supplied data in several key files including set_preferences.asp, send_password_preferences.asp, and SecureLoginManager/list.asp within the Local-Admin Panel. Additionally, the remote website components at login.asp, content.asp, members.asp, and the live demo application at applications/SecureLoginManager/inc_secureloginmanager.asp all exhibit the same insecure parameter handling patterns. These flaws fall under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input that bypasses normal authentication mechanisms and potentially gains unauthorized access to sensitive user data.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-6816 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full system compromise and persistent unauthorized access. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to extract user credentials, member information, and potentially gain administrative privileges within the application. The multi-vector nature of the attack allows for escalation from basic reconnaissance to full system control, as the vulnerability affects both local administrative functions and remote website components. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers could leverage these weaknesses to establish persistent access and potentially move laterally within network environments. The vulnerability's presence in both local and remote components creates opportunities for attackers to compromise not just individual user accounts but entire application databases.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6816 must address the fundamental architectural issues that enable SQL injection attacks. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements throughout all database interaction points, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Input validation and sanitization should be enforced at multiple layers including application-level filters, database-level restrictions, and web application firewalls. The principle of least privilege should be applied to database connections, limiting the permissions of application accounts to only those database operations required for legitimate functionality. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in legacy applications. Patch management processes must be prioritized to ensure immediate remediation of known vulnerabilities, as this particular flaw was present in version 1.0 and represents a classic example of insecure coding practices that should be addressed through comprehensive application security hardening. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing database-level attacks that could compromise entire authentication systems.