CVE-2007-3293 in LiveCMS
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in categoria.php in LiveCMS 3.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3293 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within LiveCMS version 3.4 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically affects the categoria.php script which processes user input through the cid parameter, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL command structures. According to CWE-89, this vulnerability maps directly to SQL injection weaknesses where improper handling of user input allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the affected application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the cid parameter in requests to categoria.php. When user input is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper sanitization, attackers can craft malicious payloads that alter the intended query structure. This could allow for unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion, potentially leading to complete database compromise. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and does not require special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged from any network location. Attackers could use techniques such as union-based queries, error-based exploitation, or time-based blind methods to extract sensitive information from the database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential lateral movement within affected networks. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to user credentials, sensitive business data, and potentially allow attackers to establish persistent access points. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not need physical access to the system or knowledge of internal network structures to launch attacks. This characteristic aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes the exploitation of remote services through various attack vectors including SQL injection. Organizations running vulnerable LiveCMS installations face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to the exposure of sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3293 should prioritize immediate remediation through software updates and patches provided by LiveCMS vendors. Organizations must implement proper input validation and sanitization techniques including parameterized queries, prepared statements, and proper escaping of user input before database processing. The implementation of web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection while permanent fixes are applied. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potential SQL injection points within their applications and ensure that all database interactions follow secure coding practices. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by threat actors.