CVE-2007-0224 in VP-ASP
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in shopgiftregsearch.asp in VP-ASP Shopping Cart 6.09 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the LoginLastname parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0224 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the VP-ASP Shopping Cart version 6.09 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the shopgiftregsearch.asp component which handles gift registry searches and user authentication processes. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, particularly affecting the LoginLastname parameter that is used to search for registered users within the database system. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which classifies SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers submit malicious input through the LoginLastname parameter in the shopgiftregsearch.asp script. The application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before incorporating it into SQL queries, allowing attackers to manipulate the database query structure. This enables unauthorized users to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, potentially gaining access to sensitive customer information, user credentials, or even administrative privileges. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input validation practices that violates fundamental secure coding principles and represents a significant gap in the application's security architecture.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses severe risks to e-commerce systems utilizing affected VP-ASP versions, as it allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and access confidential customer data stored in the database. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise, data manipulation, and service disruption. Attackers could exploit this flaw to extract personal information, modify customer records, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for online retail environments where customer data privacy and system integrity are paramount.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0224 should focus on immediate remediation through input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques that filter or escape special characters used in SQL commands, particularly the single quote, semicolon, and other SQL metacharacters. The recommended approach involves using parameterized queries or prepared statements to separate SQL command structure from data values, ensuring that user input is treated as literal data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database permissions can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation, while regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 which covers application layer protocol usage and demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices in preventing database injection attacks.