CVE-2007-4156 in wolioCMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in wolioCMS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id parameter to member.php in a page action, related to a SELECT statement in common.php; and the (2) loginid parameter (uid variable), and possibly the (3) pwd parameter, to admin/index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/29/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-4156 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the wolioCMS content management system that exposes multiple attack vectors for remote threat actors. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling within the application's database interaction mechanisms, creating pathways for malicious users to manipulate underlying SQL queries through crafted input parameters. The flaw affects the core database communication functionality of the CMS, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data and system compromise.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through three distinct parameter injection points that collectively weaken the application's security posture. The primary attack vector involves the id parameter in member.php script during page actions, where the application fails to sanitize user input before incorporating it into SELECT statements within common.php. This creates an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account. Additionally, the loginid parameter (mapped to uid variable) in admin/index.php presents another injection opportunity, while the pwd parameter may also be susceptible to similar manipulation, though this is noted as potentially affected rather than definitively confirmed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database backend. This level of access enables threat actors to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and potentially system configuration details. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. The implications include complete database compromise, unauthorized user account takeovers, and potential lateral movement within network environments where the CMS operates.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The attack patterns associated with this vulnerability align with the techniques documented in the ATT&CK framework under the T1190 category for exploitation of remote services, and T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent the execution of malicious SQL code. The recommended remediation approach involves thorough code review to ensure all database interactions properly sanitize input parameters, implement proper access controls, and establish monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized database access attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other applications within the organization's infrastructure.