CVE-2007-0340 in ThWboard
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in inc/header.inc.php in ThWboard 3.0b2.84-php5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the board[styleid] parameter to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/18/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0340 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the ThWboard 3.0b2.84-php5 bulletin board system, specifically affecting versions up to and including the mentioned release. This vulnerability resides in the inc/header.inc.php file and manifests through the board[styleid] parameter in the index.php script, creating a pathway for remote attackers to execute malicious SQL commands. The flaw demonstrates a classic input validation failure where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input handling within the application's header inclusion mechanism. When the board[styleid] parameter is passed through the index.php script, the application fails to validate or sanitize this input before incorporating it into database queries. This creates a condition where attackers can manipulate the SQL execution context by injecting malicious SQL syntax through the styleid parameter, potentially allowing full database access or manipulation. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including but not limited to unauthorized data access, data modification, privilege escalation, and potential system compromise. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information from the database, modify forum configurations, inject malicious content, or even establish persistent access to the underlying system. The severity is amplified by the fact that this affects a bulletin board system, which typically contains user credentials, private messages, and other sensitive forum-related data that could be exploited for further attacks within the network.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected ThWboard installations to the latest available versions that contain proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements throughout the application codebase to prevent similar injection vulnerabilities from occurring. Input validation should be strengthened at multiple layers including client-side and server-side validation, with all user-supplied data being treated as untrusted. Network segmentation and monitoring should be implemented to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, the vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and could be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, highlighting the need for comprehensive security controls beyond just patch management.