CVE-2007-0598 in forum
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in forum/load.php in Aztek Forum 4.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fid cookie to forum.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0598 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Aztek Forum 4.00 application that exposes the system to remote code execution risks. This vulnerability specifically affects the forum/load.php component where user input from the fid cookie parameter is improperly validated and directly incorporated into sql query construction without adequate sanitization measures. The flaw exists in the web application's input handling mechanism, creating an attack vector that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted cookie values.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization practices within the forum.php application. When the fid cookie value is processed by load.php, the application fails to implement proper sql escaping or parameterized query techniques that would normally prevent malicious sql code from being executed. This represents a classic sql injection vulnerability that aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user-supplied data flows directly into database operations without appropriate security controls.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system, potentially leading to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to sensitive user information. Attackers can leverage this flaw to retrieve, modify, or delete database records, escalate privileges, or even gain shell access to the underlying server depending on the database configuration and permissions. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can result in full system compromise and persistent backdoor access. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under the execution and credential access domains, particularly targeting the use of sql injection for privilege escalation and data manipulation.
The remediation strategy for this vulnerability requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. Developers should implement strict input sanitization routines that validate cookie values against expected formats and employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure user input cannot alter sql command structure. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that prevents sql error messages from being exposed to end users, which could aid in further exploitation attempts. Security patches should be deployed immediately to address the root cause, while access controls should be reviewed to limit database permissions and implement the principle of least privilege. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar sql injection vulnerabilities in other components and establish secure coding practices that prevent such flaws from reoccurring in future development cycles.