CVE-2007-1172 in nukesentinel
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in nukesentinel.php in NukeSentinel 2.5.05, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Client-IP HTTP header, aka the "File Disclosure Exploit."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/24/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1172 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the NukeSentinel 2.5.05 web application firewall component. This security weakness specifically affects the nukesentinel.php script which processes HTTP headers to track and log client information. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization of the Client-IP HTTP header, which is commonly used by web applications to identify originating IP addresses for security logging purposes. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through this header, potentially compromising the underlying database system that stores security logs and monitoring data.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a persistent security flaw occurring when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. Attackers exploit this weakness by crafting malicious Client-IP header values containing SQL payload sequences that bypass normal input validation mechanisms. When the vulnerable nukesentinel.php script processes these headers, it concatenates the unfiltered input directly into database queries, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized database operations. The impact extends beyond simple data retrieval to include potential data modification, deletion, or even complete database compromise.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risks to web application security infrastructure, particularly in environments where NukeSentinel serves as a primary security monitoring tool. The attack vector through HTTP headers makes exploitation relatively straightforward, as attackers can manipulate standard HTTP request parameters without requiring direct access to application interfaces. The "File Disclosure Exploit" moniker indicates that successful exploitation could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files stored within the application's file system, as database compromise often enables further lateral movement within the target environment. This vulnerability affects not only the immediate database but also the broader security posture of systems relying on NukeSentinel for intrusion detection and prevention.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1172 should focus on immediate patching of the NukeSentinel component to version 2.5.06 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities in all database interactions. Network-level defenses including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious header patterns and malformed SQL sequences. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by limiting database user permissions to only necessary operations and implementing comprehensive logging to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of validating all HTTP headers and input sources, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1068 for local privilege escalation through database compromise.