CVE-2007-2207 in Ripe Website Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in contact/index.php in Ripe Website Manager 0.8.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ripeformpost parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2207 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Ripe Website Manager version 0.8.4 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically affects the contact/index.php script where user input is improperly sanitized before being incorporated into sql database queries. The ripeformpost parameter serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands directly into the application's database interaction layer.
This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental flaw in web application security where untrusted data is directly concatenated into sql commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input sanitization and proper parameterized query implementation that has been documented extensively across the cybersecurity community as one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as remote attackers can exploit the sql injection flaw to execute unauthorized database operations without authentication. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive information including user credentials, database schemas, and potentially full database contents. The vulnerability also allows for data manipulation, deletion, and in some cases privilege escalation within the database environment. Given that this affects a website management system, the compromise could extend to full administrative control over the website's content and user data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The most critical immediate action involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, specifically targeting the contact/index.php script and similar vulnerable components. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms to detect and prevent sql injection attempts. The remediation process must include thorough code review and security testing to identify additional potential injection points within the application. According to the mitre ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to the technique T1190 - exploit public-facing application, highlighting the need for comprehensive application security testing and the implementation of secure coding practices as outlined in the owasp top ten security risks. Regular security updates and patch management processes should be established to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future versions of the software.