CVE-2007-4207 in Gallery In A Box
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin_console/index.asp in Gallery In A Box allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) Username or (2) Password field. NOTE: these fields might be associated with the txtUsername and txtPassword parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/02/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4207 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the admin_console/index.asp component of Gallery In A Box software. This weakness allows remote attackers to manipulate the application's database interactions by injecting malicious sql commands through specifically targeted input fields. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating an avenue for unauthorized database access and manipulation.
The technical exploitation occurs through two primary attack vectors corresponding to the Username and Password fields within the administrative console interface. These fields are typically mapped to txtUsername and txtPassword parameters in the web application's request handling mechanism. When an attacker submits malicious input containing sql payload characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or sql keywords, the application processes these inputs directly within sql queries without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. This processing flaw enables attackers to override the intended query logic and inject their own sql commands that execute with the privileges of the database user account used by the web application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data extraction to encompass complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to retrieve sensitive user credentials, modify administrative access controls, delete or corrupt database contents, and potentially escalate privileges to gain deeper system access. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from any location without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications handling sensitive data. According to the mitre cwe database, this vulnerability maps to cwe-89 sql injection, which is classified as a high severity weakness that frequently appears in web applications due to improper input validation practices.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate the risk. The primary mitigation strategy involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly escaped or parameterized before being incorporated into database operations. Additionally, applying the latest security patches from the software vendor, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting regular security code reviews can significantly reduce the attack surface. The attack surface analysis according to the mitre attack framework would classify this as a persistence and privilege escalation vector, as attackers could establish long-term access through credential theft and database manipulation. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls should also be enforced to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts, while regular monitoring of database activities can help detect unauthorized access patterns that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.