CVE-2007-3179 in Particle Blogger
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in archives.php in Particle Blogger 1.2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the month parameter and other unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-3179 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Particle Blogger version 1.2.1 and earlier. This issue resides within the archives.php script, which serves as a core component for displaying archived content in the blogging platform. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through specifically targeted parameters. The primary attack vector involves the month parameter, which when manipulated by an attacker can bypass normal input filtering mechanisms and execute unauthorized database operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through improper handling of user-supplied data within the SQL query construction process. When the archives.php script processes the month parameter without adequate sanitization, it directly incorporates user input into database queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This creates an environment where attackers can append malicious SQL syntax to the original query structure, potentially gaining unauthorized access to database contents, modifying or deleting data, or even executing system commands depending on the database backend configuration. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description suggest additional attack surfaces within the same script or related functionality that may present similar vulnerabilities.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on Particle Blogger installations. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw without requiring authentication, making it particularly dangerous as it allows for unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include complete database manipulation capabilities, which could result in service disruption, data loss, or unauthorized system access. Organizations may face regulatory compliance issues and reputational damage if sensitive information is compromised through such attacks. The vulnerability affects the application's integrity and confidentiality, potentially exposing user data, blog content, and system information to unauthorized parties.
Security mitigations for CVE-2007-3179 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Particle Blogger installations to version 1.2.2 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for input validation and sanitization. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and input validation mechanisms throughout their applications to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The use of web application firewalls and input filtering rules can provide additional protection layers. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-89 SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-severity weakness requiring immediate remediation. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques such as T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol and T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application, representing a common attack pattern targeting web application vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be implemented to identify and remediate similar injection vulnerabilities across the entire application stack.