CVE-2007-1163 in webSPELL
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in printview.php in webSPELL 4.01.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the topic parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-1019, CVE-2006-5388, and CVE-2006-4783.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/24/2024
The SQL injection vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1163 affects webSPELL 4.01.02 and earlier versions, specifically within the printview.php script. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it operates through a distinct attack vector compared to previously known vulnerabilities such as CVE-2007-1019, CVE-2006-5388, and CVE-2006-4783, indicating a unique pathway for exploitation that requires specific attention and mitigation strategies.
The technical flaw manifests through the improper handling of user input in the topic parameter of the printview.php script. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application fails to adequately sanitize or validate the data before incorporating it into SQL query construction. This lack of input validation creates an opening for attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, where untrusted data is directly included in SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The attack requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that process user input directly in database queries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification. Attackers can potentially gain full administrative control over the database, extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations, or even perform destructive operations such as data deletion or system compromise. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire webSPELL application ecosystem, as the database serves as the central repository for all application data. This type of vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise, especially when the database user has elevated privileges, and represents a fundamental failure in input validation and secure coding practices. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited through standard web browser interactions without requiring specialized tools or extensive technical knowledge.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1163 should prioritize immediate application of security patches provided by the webSPELL developers, as this vulnerability has been recognized and addressed in later versions of the software. Organizations should implement proper input validation and output escaping mechanisms to prevent user-supplied data from being interpreted as SQL code. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries represents the most effective long-term solution for preventing SQL injection attacks, as these techniques ensure that user input is treated as literal data rather than executable code. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, implementing the principle of least privilege for database accounts and establishing proper monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and adhering to secure coding practices as outlined in the ATT&CK framework's database access techniques, which emphasize the need for proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent such injection attacks.