CVE-2006-6937 in Xtremeasp Photogallery
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in displaypic.asp in Xtreme ASP Photo Gallery allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands via the sortorder parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/05/2024
The CVE-2006-6937 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Xtreme ASP Photo Gallery application that specifically targets the displaypic.asp component. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's parameter handling process, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through the sortorder parameter. The flaw exists in the web application's backend processing logic where user-supplied input directly influences sql command construction without proper escaping or parameterization techniques.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate or sanitize the sortorder parameter received from client requests. When users interact with the photo gallery interface and manipulate sorting options, the application processes this input directly within sql queries without appropriate security measures such as prepared statements or input filtering. This primitive approach to database interaction creates an environment where attackers can inject malicious sql code that gets executed within the database context, potentially allowing full database access and manipulation. The vulnerability manifests as a classic sql injection attack vector where the sortorder parameter becomes the primary attack surface for command injection.
The operational impact of CVE-2006-6937 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potentially complete database compromise capabilities. Successful exploitation could enable unauthorized access to all stored photo gallery data including user information, administrative credentials, and potentially sensitive metadata associated with uploaded images. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, modify or delete photo records, access restricted administrative interfaces, or even use the compromised system as a pivot point for further network exploration. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations using legacy Xtreme ASP Photo Gallery implementations that have not received security updates, making it a persistent threat in environments with outdated web applications.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability primarily involve immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries within the affected application code. Organizations should apply the standard sql injection prevention techniques including the use of prepared statements, stored procedures, and comprehensive input sanitization routines that filter or escape special sql characters. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental weakness in application security, and it maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes exploitation of vulnerabilities to gain access to databases. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and database activity monitoring should be deployed to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while application updates and patches should be prioritized to address known security flaws in legacy systems.