CVE-2007-1232 in SQLiteManager
Summary
by MITRE
Directory traversal vulnerability in SQLiteManager 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a SQLiteManager_currentTheme cookie.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1232 represents a critical directory traversal flaw within SQLiteManager version 1.2.0, a web-based database management tool that facilitates interaction with sqlite databases through a browser interface. This vulnerability specifically affects the cookie handling mechanism, where the SQLiteManager_currentTheme parameter becomes a vector for malicious file access attempts. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate the cookie value containing the theme path, allowing them to traverse directory structures and access files outside the intended web root directory.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the cookie processing logic. When the application processes the SQLiteManager_currentTheme cookie value, it fails to properly validate or sanitize the input before using it to construct file paths. This allows an attacker to inject directory traversal sequences using the .. (dot dot) notation, effectively bypassing normal file access controls. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and leverages the inherent trust placed in cookie values by the web application, making it particularly dangerous as it requires no authentication or privileged access to exploit.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates significant security risks for systems running vulnerable versions of SQLiteManager. Attackers can potentially access sensitive files including database configuration files, application source code, system configuration files, and other sensitive data that should remain protected from unauthorized access. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the system or network privileges. This vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can lead to complete system compromise if sensitive files containing credentials or configuration details are accessible through the traversal attack.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-22, which describes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal. This weakness falls under the broader category of input validation failures and represents a classic example of how insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input can lead to severe security consequences. The attack pattern follows the MITRE ATT&CK framework's technique T1083, which involves discovering files and directories, and T1566, which covers credential access through various methods including exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Organizations using vulnerable versions of SQLiteManager face potential data breaches, system compromise, and regulatory compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include immediate patching of the SQLiteManager application to a version that properly sanitizes cookie input and validates file paths before processing. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures, including the use of allowlists for acceptable cookie values and strict path validation that prevents directory traversal sequences from being processed. Additionally, implementing proper access controls, restricting file permissions, and deploying web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar flaws in web applications that process user input through cookie mechanisms.