CVE-2007-0133 in iG Shop
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in display_review.php in iGeneric iG Shop 1.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id or (2) user_login_cookie parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0133 represents a critical security flaw in the iGeneric iG Shop 1.4 web application and earlier versions. This issue manifests as multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities within the display_review.php script, which serves as a critical component for reviewing product feedback within the e-commerce platform. The vulnerability affects the application's ability to properly validate and sanitize user input, creating exploitable entry points that can be leveraged by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to the underlying database infrastructure. The specific parameters targeted include the id parameter and the user_login_cookie parameter, both of which are processed without adequate input sanitization measures.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of input parameters that are directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. When an attacker supplies malicious input through either the id or user_login_cookie parameters, the application fails to properly filter or escape special characters that could alter the intended SQL command structure. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands that execute within the database context, potentially enabling full database access, data exfiltration, or even system compromise. The vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and business disruption. Attackers can leverage these injection points to extract sensitive customer information including personal details, credit card information, and login credentials stored within the database. The vulnerability also enables attackers to modify or delete critical business data, potentially causing financial losses and reputational damage to the organization. Additionally, successful exploitation could provide attackers with a persistent backdoor into the system, allowing for continued unauthorized access over time. The vulnerability affects the application's integrity and availability, as attackers could potentially cause denial of service conditions through malicious SQL command execution or corrupt database structures.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. Organizations should implement strict input sanitization measures that filter or escape special characters before any user input is processed by database queries. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from data, eliminating the possibility of SQL injection through malformed input. Security patches should be applied immediately to upgrade to versions of iGeneric iG Shop that address these vulnerabilities, while network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional layers of defense. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components, following established security frameworks and best practices to prevent future occurrences of SQL injection attacks.