CVE-2007-4645 in NMDeluxe
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in NMDeluxe 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a newspost do action, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1108.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/02/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-4645 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the NMDeluxe content management system version 2.0.0. This vulnerability specifically affects the index.php script and occurs when processing the newspost do action with the id parameter. The flaw falls under the category of CWE-89 sql injection as defined by the Common Weakness Enumeration framework, which catalogs software weaknesses that can lead to security vulnerabilities. The vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2006-1108, indicating that this represents a separate and independent security flaw within the same software ecosystem.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the database queries executed by the NMDeluxe application. When the id parameter is passed through the newspost do action, the application fails to properly sanitize or validate user input before incorporating it into sql commands. This lack of input validation creates an environment where malicious actors can inject crafted sql payloads that are then executed by the database server. The vulnerability specifically targets the parameter parsing mechanism within the index.php file, making it a targeted attack vector that requires minimal reconnaissance to exploit.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to systems running NMDeluxe 2.0.0 as it allows for complete database compromise. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary sql commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying database contents, or even escalating privileges within the database environment. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the target system. This vulnerability directly maps to several techniques described in the mitre ATT&CK framework under the database access and credential access domains, particularly targeting the execution of malicious code within database environments.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it can enable attackers to establish persistent access to the database infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or the deployment of additional malicious payloads within the compromised environment. Organizations using NMDeluxe 2.0.0 should immediately implement mitigation strategies including input validation, parameterized queries, and access controls. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input sanitization and demonstrates how a single unvalidated parameter can create a complete system compromise. Security professionals should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The remediation process requires immediate patching of the NMDeluxe application to version 2.0.1 or later, which should include proper parameter validation and sql injection prevention mechanisms to address the root cause of this vulnerability.