CVE-2007-1811 in Tiny Event
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Tiny Event (tinyevent) 1.01 and earlier module for Xoops allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a show action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/02/2024
The CVE-2007-1811 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the tinyevent module version 1.01 and earlier for the Xoops content management platform. This vulnerability specifically targets the index.php file and occurs when processing the id parameter during a show action, creating an exploitable condition that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, allowing malicious actors to manipulate sql query structures through crafted parameter values.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly escape or validate the id parameter before incorporating it into sql queries. This lack of proper input sanitization creates a pathway for attackers to inject malicious sql code that gets executed within the database context. The vulnerability is classified as a classic sql injection attack vector where the attacker can manipulate the sql query execution flow by injecting sql syntax through the vulnerable parameter. This flaw operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by anyone with access to the affected web application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with full database access capabilities including read, write, and delete operations. Successful exploitation can lead to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, and potential system escalation to compromise the entire web application infrastructure. The vulnerability affects all versions of the tinyevent module up to and including version 1.01, making it a widespread issue within the Xoops ecosystem. Organizations running affected versions face significant risk of unauthorized data access, potential service disruption, and possible regulatory compliance violations due to data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1811 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected tinyevent module to version 1.02 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks, ensuring that all user inputs are properly escaped and validated before database processing. Input validation mechanisms should be strengthened to reject suspicious characters and patterns commonly associated with sql injection attempts. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and follows attack patterns documented in the ATT&CK framework under the database access and credential access tactics. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be implemented to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components.