CVE-2007-3178 in Zindizayn Okul Web Sistemi
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Zindizayn Okul Web Sistemi 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id or (2) pass parameter to (a) mezungiris.asp or (b) ogretmenkontrol.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3178 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting the Zindizayn Okul Web Sistemi 1.0 web application. This vulnerability resides in the authentication and user management components of the system, specifically within the mezungiris.asp and ogretmenkontrol.asp scripts. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructs. Attackers can exploit this weakness by manipulating the id or pass parameters to inject malicious SQL code, thereby bypassing authentication mechanisms and gaining unauthorized access to the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a code injection technique where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization. The affected parameters id and pass are processed through ASP scripts that concatenate user input directly into database queries without employing prepared statements or parameterized queries. This design flaw creates an environment where attackers can manipulate the SQL execution flow by injecting malicious payloads that alter the intended query logic, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the educational institution's data management system. Remote attackers can exploit these weaknesses to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely, gaining access to sensitive student and teacher information, grades, personal records, and administrative data. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as attackers may leverage the SQL injection to escalate privileges, extract entire database schemas, or even execute system-level commands if the database server has appropriate permissions. The vulnerability affects both student and teacher authentication pathways, making it particularly dangerous for educational institutions where data protection is paramount.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with several techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 threat pattern for exploitation of remote services and T1078 for valid accounts. Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation attempts. The recommended remediation strategy involves implementing proper input sanitization mechanisms, utilizing prepared statements for all database interactions, and conducting comprehensive security testing to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to prevent similar injection vulnerabilities from emerging in future development cycles, ensuring compliance with security standards such as OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.