CVE-2007-2416 in E-Annu
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in home.php in E-Annu allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the a parameter.
VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/11/2025
The CVE-2007-2416 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the E-Annu application's home.php script where the 'a' parameter is improperly handled, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities that occur when untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw exists in the application's input validation mechanisms where user-supplied data from the 'a' parameter is directly concatenated into sql statements without adequate escaping or sanitization processes.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with unrestricted access to the underlying database system. Remote attackers can manipulate the sql queries to extract sensitive information, modify database records, delete data, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, access confidential user data, and potentially compromise the entire database infrastructure. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in web applications where database credentials are often stored alongside application code, creating a direct pathway to data exfiltration and system compromise.
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious sql payloads through the 'a' parameter in the home.php script, which then gets executed by the database server. The attack typically involves injecting sql commands that manipulate the existing query structure to achieve unauthorized access or data manipulation. This vulnerability aligns with the attack pattern described in the attack tree framework where remote code execution through input validation flaws is a common exploitation technique. The vulnerability also maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, specifically targeting sql injection attack vectors.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability include implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Developers should adopt prepared statements and stored procedures that separate sql code from user input, ensuring that any user-supplied data is treated as literal values rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper output encoding, least privilege database access controls, and regular security code reviews can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. The application should also incorporate proper error handling that does not reveal database structure information to users, as this can aid attackers in crafting more sophisticated attacks. Regular security testing including automated sql injection scanning tools and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the application codebase.