CVE-2007-5104 in bcoos
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the Arcade module in bcoos 1.0.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gid parameter in a play_game action. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/09/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5104 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Arcade module of bcoos version 1.0.10. This vulnerability specifically affects the index.php file and manifests when processing the gid parameter during a play_game action. The security flaw falls under the category of CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into database queries through user input. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL commands, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. When the gid parameter is manipulated, the application directly incorporates this unvalidated input into database queries without proper input sanitization mechanisms. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL fragments that can alter the intended query execution flow, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it operates entirely remotely without requiring authentication or local system access, making it highly attractive to attackers seeking to compromise database integrity.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing bcoos 1.0.10 with the Arcade module. The potential impact includes complete database compromise, unauthorized data exfiltration, and possible system-wide escalation of privileges. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information, modify user accounts, or even gain administrative control over the database system. The attack vector through the play_game action suggests that any user interacting with the arcade functionality could potentially be exploited, expanding the attack surface and increasing the likelihood of successful exploitation. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 which involves network service scanning to identify vulnerable systems.
The remediation strategy for this vulnerability requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should implement input sanitization measures that filter or escape special characters commonly used in SQL injection attacks including single quotes, semicolons, and comment delimiters. The most effective mitigation involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from user input data. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and least privilege principles can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in legacy systems. The remediation process should also include updating to patched versions of bcoos or implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to detect anomalous SQL query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.