CVE-2007-2469 in FileRun
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in FileRun 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/30/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2469 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the FileRun content management system version 1.0 and earlier. This vulnerability exists in the index.php script where user input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The specific parameter affected is fid which is used to identify file identifiers within the system's file management functionality. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input through the fid parameter that gets directly executed as sql commands against the underlying database backend.
This sql injection vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The attack vector is remote and requires no authentication, making it particularly dangerous as any user with access to the vulnerable system can exploit this flaw. The vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands with the privileges of the database user account that the FileRun application uses to connect to the database. This can lead to complete database compromise including data extraction, modification, or deletion of sensitive information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it can provide attackers with a foothold for further system compromise. Successful exploitation allows attackers to escalate privileges within the database, potentially gaining access to other system resources that are not directly exposed through the web interface. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as attackers can manipulate data, create backdoors, or even execute operating system commands if the database server allows such operations. The lack of proper input validation in the fid parameter creates an environment where attackers can construct malicious sql payloads that bypass normal access controls and execute unauthorized operations.
Organizations using FileRun 1.0 or earlier versions should immediately implement mitigations including applying the vendor-provided security patches or upgrading to patched versions of the software. Input validation should be implemented at multiple layers including application-level sanitization of the fid parameter and proper sql query parameterization to prevent injection attacks. Network segmentation and database access controls should be strengthened to limit the damage potential even if an attacker successfully exploits the vulnerability. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and output encoding practices in web applications, aligning with attack techniques described in the attack pattern taxonomy where sql injection is categorized as a persistent threat requiring comprehensive defensive measures across multiple security domains.