CVE-2007-5220 in ASP Product Catalog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in catalog.asp in ASP Product Catalog allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter and possibly other parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5220 represents a critical sql injection flaw in the catalog.asp component of an asp product catalog application. This weakness resides in how the application processes user input through the cid parameter and potentially other parameters, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries. The flaw demonstrates a classic failure in input validation and output encoding practices that has persisted in legacy web applications for years. According to the common weakness enumeration standard CWE-89, this vulnerability falls squarely within the category of sql injection attacks where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql command strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. The attack vector operates through the web application's interface where user-supplied data flows directly into database execution contexts, bypassing normal security controls that should prevent such malicious data processing.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it grants remote attackers complete control over the affected database system. An attacker can execute arbitrary sql commands including data extraction, modification, or deletion of entire database tables. The potential for privilege escalation exists if the database account has elevated permissions, allowing attackers to access sensitive information or compromise the entire application infrastructure. This vulnerability directly maps to several tactics outlined in the attack technique framework including technique t1071.005 for application layer protocol and t1190 for exploit public-facing application, demonstrating how attackers can leverage web application flaws to establish persistent access. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal technical expertise and can be automated using standard sql injection tools, making it particularly dangerous in environments where legacy applications remain unpatched or inadequately secured.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-5220 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, specifically ensuring that all user-supplied parameters including cid are properly escaped or sanitized before database processing. Database access should be restricted to minimum necessary privileges, and all database interactions should utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent sql injection. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious sql injection patterns, while also establishing comprehensive monitoring for unauthorized database access attempts. The implementation of input sanitization measures should follow established security frameworks including owasp top ten guidance and nist cybersecurity framework recommendations. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this type of flaw often indicates broader security weaknesses in legacy systems. Additionally, application developers should receive training on secure coding practices to prevent reintroduction of similar vulnerabilities during future development cycles.