CVE-2007-4086 in Video Share Enterprise
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in AlstraSoft Video Share Enterprise allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the gid parameter to gmembers.php, or (2) the UID parameter to (a) uvideos.php, (b) ugroups.php, (c) uprofile.php, (d) ufavour.php, (e) ufriends.php, or (f) uplaylist.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/26/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4086 represents a critical security flaw in the AlstraSoft Video Share Enterprise web application that exposes multiple pathways for remote SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user-supplied input parameters, creating opportunities for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted inputs.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through specific parameter manipulation in multiple script files within the application's codebase. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by submitting malicious input through the gid parameter in the gmembers.php file or through the UID parameter across several user-related scripts including uvideos.php, ugroups.php, uprofile.php, ufavour.php, ufriends.php, and uplaylist.php. These parameters are processed without adequate input validation or sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes within the database context of the application. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input handling practices and lacks proper parameterized query mechanisms that would normally prevent such injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. This access level enables malicious actors to perform data manipulation, including data retrieval, modification, deletion, and potentially database schema changes. The vulnerability could lead to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to sensitive user information stored within the application's database. Additionally, the attack surface is expanded due to the multiple entry points, increasing the probability of successful exploitation and reducing the effort required by threat actors to achieve their objectives.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.005 Application Layer Protocol and T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application, demonstrating how attackers can leverage web application vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized database access. The exploitation process typically involves crafting malicious payloads that bypass input validation mechanisms and inject SQL commands that are then executed by the database server. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation, employ parameterized queries, and utilize web application firewalls to mitigate such vulnerabilities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and code reviews to identify and remediate injection flaws before they can be exploited by malicious actors.