CVE-2007-3811 in eSyndiCat
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in eSyndiCat allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id parameter to news.php or (2) the name parameter to page.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/25/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3811 represents a critical security flaw in the eSyndiCat content management system that exposes multiple pathways for remote code execution through SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability affects the core database interaction mechanisms within the application, specifically targeting the news.php and page.php scripts that handle user input without proper sanitization or validation. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution process, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized data access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the application's database layer. When the id parameter in news.php or the name parameter in page.php receives user-supplied data, the application directly incorporates this input into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. This primitive approach to database interaction creates an exploitable condition where attackers can manipulate the intended query structure to execute their own malicious commands. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even gain administrative privileges within the application environment.
The operational impact of CVE-2007-3811 extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to completely subvert the application's security model. Remote attackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to bypass authentication mechanisms, access restricted administrative functions, and potentially escalate their privileges to system-level access. The consequences include unauthorized data modification, complete database compromise, and potential lateral movement within network environments where the vulnerable system resides. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation, and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where such systems may serve as entry points for broader attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while also implementing proper database access controls and least privilege principles. The recommended approach involves rewriting the vulnerable database interaction code to utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, regular security auditing and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application and surrounding infrastructure, as this type of flaw often indicates broader security gaps in the software development lifecycle that require comprehensive remediation.