CVE-2006-6932 in Image Gallery with Access Database
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Image Gallery with Access Database allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id parameter to (a) dispimage.asp, or the (2) order or (3) page parameter to (b) default.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-6932 represents a critical security flaw in an image gallery application that utilizes an access database backend. This vulnerability manifests as multiple sql injection vulnerabilities that collectively enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system. The flaw specifically affects two distinct file endpoints within the application: dispimage.asp and default.asp, each with different parameter injection points that can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to the database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the web application's parameter handling mechanisms. When the application processes user-supplied input through the id parameter in dispimage.asp, or through order and page parameters in default.asp, it fails to properly escape or validate these inputs before incorporating them into sql query constructs. This allows malicious actors to inject specially crafted sql payloads that bypass normal authentication and authorization controls, effectively transforming the application into a conduit for unauthorized database access. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which classifies sql injection as a weakness that occurs when an application fails to properly sanitize user input before using it in sql commands, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the exploitation of sql injection vulnerabilities to gain access to database systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with complete control over the underlying database infrastructure. Successful exploitation could result in data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and potentially full system compromise. Attackers could extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details from the access database. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network to exploit it, making it particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web applications. The combination of multiple injection points increases the attack surface and provides attackers with multiple potential vectors to achieve their objectives.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied parameters are properly escaped or sanitized before database interaction. The application should adopt prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks, as recommended by OWASP and other security frameworks. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and least privilege principles for database connections can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security code reviews, automated vulnerability scanning, and maintaining up-to-date security patches are essential practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future application versions. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious sql injection patterns and provide additional layers of protection against these types of attacks.