CVE-2007-2004 in InoutMailingListManager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in InoutMailingListManager 3.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to changename.php and other unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/04/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2004 represents a critical security flaw in InoutMailingListManager version 3.1 and earlier systems, specifically targeting SQL injection attack vectors that enable remote code execution. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the application's handling of user-supplied data, particularly through the id parameter in the changename.php script and other unspecified components of the mailer system. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution flow, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure and underlying system resources.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a direct consequence of insufficient sanitization of user inputs passed to database queries. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can manipulate the application's database interactions by crafting malicious SQL payloads through the vulnerable id parameter, which gets directly incorporated into SQL statements without proper escaping or parameterization. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include complete database compromise, unauthorized data modification, and potential system privilege escalation. The unspecified nature of additional vulnerable vectors suggests that similar input validation failures may exist across multiple scripts within the InoutMailingListManager application, increasing the overall attack surface and potential damage scope.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risks for organizations relying on the affected mailer system, as it enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute arbitrary commands on the database server. The remote exploit capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for web-hosted applications. The attack chain typically involves sending maliciously crafted requests containing SQL injection payloads to the vulnerable application endpoints, which then execute these commands against the underlying database. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities, T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, and T1046 for network service scanning to identify vulnerable endpoints.
Organizations must implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization across all user-supplied parameters, deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, and comprehensive code reviews to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application. The recommended approach involves implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to eliminate the possibility of SQL injection, along with input validation that filters out potentially dangerous characters and patterns. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify additional vulnerabilities, while network segmentation and access controls can limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of secure coding practices and regular security updates in preventing widespread compromise of database-driven web applications.