CVE-2007-1135 in WebMplayer
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in WebMplayer before 0.6.1-Alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) strid parameter to index.php and the (2) id[0] or other id array index parameter to filecheck.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2019
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-1135 represents a critical security flaw in the WebMplayer media player software version 0.6.1-Alpha and earlier. This issue manifests as multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities that enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. The vulnerability affects two distinct entry points within the application's codebase, specifically targeting parameters used for processing media file identifiers. The first vulnerable parameter is the strid parameter in the index.php file, while the second set of vulnerable parameters includes id[0] and other id array indices in the filecheck.php file.
The technical exploitation of these vulnerabilities occurs through improper input validation and sanitization within the WebMplayer application. When users provide malicious input through the affected parameters, the application fails to properly escape or filter the input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed by the database engine, potentially providing complete control over the database operations. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a classic example of how insufficient input validation can lead to severe database compromise. Attackers can leverage these vulnerabilities to perform unauthorized database operations including data retrieval, modification, deletion, or even database schema enumeration.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate the entire media player database infrastructure. Remote execution of arbitrary SQL commands means that an attacker could potentially gain access to user credentials, media file metadata, system configurations, or other sensitive data stored within the database. The vulnerability affects the application's core functionality by allowing unauthorized access to the database layer, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes the exploitation of vulnerabilities in applications to gain access to databases. The remote nature of the attack means that no local system access is required, making it particularly dangerous for web-based applications that are accessible from the internet.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the WebMplayer application to version 0.6.1-Alpha or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the SQL injection flaws. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization techniques, including parameterized queries or prepared statements, to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that database accounts used by the WebMplayer application have minimal required permissions. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to the media player application and its database. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines, particularly those related to input validation and database security. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts targeting SQL injection vulnerabilities.