CVE-2006-7092 in LaiThai
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in includes/mambo.php in Mambo LaiThai 4.5.4 SP2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the usercookie[password] cookie parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/20/2018
This vulnerability exists within the Mambo LaiThai content management system version 4.5.4 SP2 and earlier, representing a critical sql injection flaw that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability specifically resides in the includes/mambo.php file where the application fails to properly sanitize user input from the usercookie[password] cookie parameter. This oversight creates a direct pathway for malicious actors to inject malicious sql code that bypasses normal authentication mechanisms and gains unauthorized access to the underlying database system. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and parameter handling within the application's authentication flow, allowing attackers to manipulate the sql query execution by crafting specially crafted cookie values that get directly embedded into database queries without proper sanitization or escaping.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a standard sql injection attack pattern where the attacker manipulates the usercookie[password] parameter to inject malicious sql payloads. When the vulnerable application processes this cookie value, it concatenates the unsanitized input directly into sql statements, enabling attackers to alter the intended query logic. This can result in unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion operations, potentially leading to complete database compromise. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by anyone with access to the target system through web browser interaction. The flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, and represents a classic example of improper input validation that violates fundamental security principles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and persistent backdoor access. Attackers can use this vulnerability to escalate privileges, bypass authentication mechanisms, and gain administrative control over the entire cms platform. The consequences include potential data breaches, unauthorized content modification, service disruption, and the possibility of using the compromised system as a launch point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. Organizations running affected versions face significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including potentially confidential information stored in the database. This vulnerability directly relates to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploiting vulnerabilities in software applications, and T1078 which addresses valid accounts and legitimate credentials for persistence and access.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the Mambo LaiThai system to the latest available version that addresses the sql injection flaw. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring. Additionally, network segmentation and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor and filter suspicious sql injection attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other applications. The remediation process must include comprehensive code review focusing on all sql query execution points, implementation of proper input sanitization routines, and establishment of secure coding practices that prevent direct concatenation of user input into database queries. System administrators should also implement monitoring solutions to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.