CVE-2007-2866 in PHPEcho CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in modules/admin/modules/gallery.php in PHPEcho CMS 2.0-rc1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter and possibly other parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/11/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2866 represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in PHPEcho CMS version 2.0-rc1 and earlier releases. This vulnerability specifically affects the modules/admin/modules/gallery.php file, which serves as a backend administrative module for managing gallery content within the CMS. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the id parameter and potentially other parameters to inject malicious SQL commands that bypass authentication mechanisms and execute unauthorized database operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the improper handling of user input in the gallery management module. When an attacker submits malicious data through the id parameter, the application directly incorporates this unfiltered input into SQL query construction without adequate sanitization. This creates a condition where arbitrary SQL commands can be executed within the context of the database connection, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even gain administrative access to the CMS. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is used in SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using affected PHPEcho CMS installations. The remote execution capability means attackers can potentially compromise entire database systems without requiring local access or credentials. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include complete system compromise, as successful exploitation could allow attackers to escalate privileges and gain full control over the CMS administrative interface. The vulnerability's presence in the administrative module particularly amplifies the risk since it provides direct access to content management features and potentially user account information. Organizations may face data breaches, service disruption, and compliance violations when such vulnerabilities remain unpatched.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-2866 should prioritize immediate patching of affected PHPEcho CMS installations to version 2.0-rc2 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for the SQL injection vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement input validation and sanitization measures at multiple layers including application-level filtering, parameterized queries, and proper escape sequence handling for all database interactions. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of administrative interfaces. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, emphasizing the need for regular security assessments of web applications and proper input validation practices. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Regular security updates and vulnerability scanning should be established as part of standard security operations to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.