CVE-2007-5490 in Okulumunsitesi
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in Okul Otomasyon Portal 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-5490 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Okul Otomasyon Portal 2.0 web application, specifically affecting the default.asp component. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input through the id parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands directly into the application's database query execution pipeline, potentially compromising the entire backend database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql queries. When the id parameter is passed to default.asp, the application constructs sql statements by directly concatenating user input without appropriate input validation or sanitization measures. This primitive approach to input handling creates an exploitable vector where attackers can manipulate the sql query structure by injecting malicious sql syntax through the id parameter. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands, and represents a classic example of unsafe sql query construction practices.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potentially full database access capabilities. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute unauthorized sql commands including but not limited to data extraction, modification, or deletion operations. The implications are particularly severe for educational portal systems like Okul Otomasyon Portal which likely contain sensitive student information, academic records, and administrative data. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, unauthorized user account access, and potential system-wide lateral movement within the organization's network infrastructure.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to the ATT&CK framework's T1190 technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, as well as T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage. The remediation strategy must focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. Organizations should immediately implement input sanitization measures, employ prepared statements or parameterized queries, and conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Additionally, network segmentation and database access controls should be strengthened to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts, while regular security testing including automated sql injection scanning should be implemented to detect similar vulnerabilities across the entire application portfolio.