CVE-2007-3943 in Infinite Responder
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Infinite Responder before 1.48 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2018
The CVE-2007-3943 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in the Infinite Responder email marketing software prior to version 1.48. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category of CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data exfiltration.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the Infinite Responder application's sql query construction mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulating input parameters passed to sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql statements, creating an environment where malicious sql code can be injected and executed with the privileges of the database user.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using Infinite Responder as it allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and directly manipulate database contents. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access, data modification, data deletion, and potentially full system compromise. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system and can target vulnerable installations from anywhere on the internet. Organizations may experience data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to unauthorized access to sensitive customer information stored in the database.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to version 1.48 or later where the sql injection flaws have been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Organizations should implement proper database access controls and privilege separation to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Additionally, network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can help identify and prevent exploitation attempts. The remediation process should also involve reviewing and strengthening input validation mechanisms throughout the application to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other components. Security teams should conduct regular vulnerability assessments and maintain up-to-date threat intelligence to identify and address similar sql injection vulnerabilities in other systems and applications.