CVE-2007-3648 in Webmatic
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Webmatic before 2.6.2, and possibly other versions before 2.7, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, possibly related to admin/admin_album.php and admin/admin_downloads.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2018
The CVE-2007-3648 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the Webmatic content management system affecting versions prior to 2.6.2 and potentially up to 2.7. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection attacks where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper sanitization or validation. The vulnerability specifically impacts the administrative interfaces of the system, particularly the admin/admin_album.php and admin/admin_downloads.php scripts, which suggests the flaw exists in how user input is processed within these administrative components.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database without authentication. This occurs because the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql queries. Attackers can manipulate the input parameters to these administrative scripts to inject malicious sql code that gets executed by the database server. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description indicate that multiple input points within the affected components may be vulnerable, making the attack surface broader than initially apparent. This type of vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and can lead to complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with unauthorized access to the database backend containing potentially sensitive information. Successful exploitation could result in data theft, data modification, or complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects administrative functions, meaning attackers could gain access to administrative controls and potentially escalate their privileges to full system control. The fact that this affects versions before 2.6.2 indicates that this was a known issue that required patching, and organizations running these older versions were particularly vulnerable. The attack vector being remote means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it accessible to anyone with network connectivity to the affected web application.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3648 should prioritize immediate patching to version 2.6.2 or later, as this represents the most effective solution to address the vulnerability. Organizations should also implement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent unsanitized data from reaching sql query execution points. The use of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application to prevent sql injection attacks. Network segmentation and firewall rules can help limit access to administrative interfaces, reducing the attack surface. Additionally, regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in other components. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploit public-facing application, and T1071.004 which addresses application layer protocol usage in network communication. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the patch does not introduce regressions in system functionality while maintaining the security improvements.