CVE-2007-3629 in Levent Veysi Portal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in oku.asp in Levent Veysi Portal 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/06/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3629 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Levent Veysi Portal 1.0 web application, specifically affecting the oku.asp component. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input through the id parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the application's database queries, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the id parameter in the oku.asp script. The application fails to properly escape or validate this input before incorporating it into database queries, creating an environment where attacker-controlled SQL syntax can be executed within the database context. This type of injection allows adversaries to manipulate database operations, potentially extracting confidential data, modifying database contents, or even executing administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers can exploit it from any location without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly dangerous in web-facing applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable comprehensive system compromise and persistence within the target environment. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to escalate privileges, access additional database resources, or even use the compromised application as a foothold for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability's presence in a portal application suggests potential exposure of user credentials, personal information, or other sensitive data stored within the database. Organizations running this version of the Levent Veysi Portal would be particularly vulnerable to data breaches, as the attack vector requires no specialized knowledge beyond standard SQL injection techniques.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3629 should prioritize immediate application patching or code modification to implement proper input validation and parameterized queries. The recommended approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, comprehensive input sanitization should be implemented to filter or escape special characters that could enable SQL injection attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and MITRE ATT&CK framework's application security categories, particularly focusing on the execution of malicious code through database interfaces.