CVE-2007-10001 in web-cyradm
Summary
by MITRE • 01/05/2023
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in web-cyradm. This affects an unknown part of the file search.php. The manipulation of the argument searchstring leads to sql injection. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-217449 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/28/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-10001 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the web-cyradm application, specifically affecting the search.php file component. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of insecure input handling that has been classified by the Common Weakness Enumeration database as CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input through the searchstring parameter, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input sequences.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs within the search.php file where the application directly incorporates user-provided searchstring values into sql query constructions without adequate validation or parameterization. This primitive approach to input handling creates a direct pathway for attackers to inject malicious sql commands that can bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the database interaction layer, potentially allowing for complete database compromise and unauthorized access to all stored information.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing web-cyradm for mail server management and administration. Attackers exploiting this flaw could gain unauthorized access to email accounts, user credentials, system configurations, and potentially escalate privileges to gain full administrative control over the mail server infrastructure. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential service disruption, data corruption, and compliance violations that could result in regulatory penalties and reputational damage. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates that it requires immediate attention and remediation to prevent exploitation by threat actors who actively target such weaknesses in mail server management systems.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patch application from the software vendor, as recommended in the original advisory. Organizations should also implement input validation measures at multiple layers including application-level sanitization, database query parameterization, and web application firewalls to detect and prevent sql injection attempts. Network segmentation and least-privilege database access controls can help limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing regular security assessments and penetration testing can help identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the mail server infrastructure, aligning with the ATT&CK framework's reconnaissance and credential access phases where such vulnerabilities are typically exploited to establish persistent access to target systems.