CVE-2007-0403 in Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/memberlist.php in Easebay Resources Paypal Subscription Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the keyword parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2017
The CVE-2007-0403 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Easebay Resources Paypal Subscription Manager application, specifically targeting the admin/memberlist.php component. This vulnerability exposes the system to remote code execution attacks through manipulation of the keyword parameter, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on this subscription management solution. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands directly into the application's database layer, potentially compromising the entire backend infrastructure.
This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a severe weakness in application security. The technical implementation flaw occurs when user input from the keyword parameter is directly concatenated into sql query strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where input validation mechanisms fail to properly filter malicious sql payloads, enabling attackers to manipulate the intended query execution flow. The specific exposure point in admin/memberlist.php demonstrates poor input handling practices that violate fundamental secure coding principles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and potential system takeover. Organizations using the Easebay Resources Paypal Subscription Manager face significant risk of unauthorized access to customer subscription data, payment information, and user credentials stored within the database. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring local system access or physical presence.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-0403 should focus on immediate input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations must implement proper input sanitization techniques that filter or escape special sql characters from all user-supplied parameters including the keyword field. The recommended approach involves transitioning from dynamic sql query construction to prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate sql code from data input. Security measures should also include regular security assessments, web application firewalls, and network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, the vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to industry standards such as those outlined in the owasp top ten and mitre attack framework. Organizations should prioritize patching or upgrading to versions that address this specific sql injection vulnerability while implementing comprehensive security controls to prevent similar issues in other application components.