CVE-2007-5951 in E-Vendejo
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in articles.php in E-Vendejo 0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/11/2025
The CVE-2007-5951 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the E-Vendejo 0.2 web application's articles.php script. This vulnerability specifically targets the id parameter, which serves as an entry point for malicious sql commands. The flaw exists due to inadequate input validation and sanitization within the application's database query construction process, allowing attackers to manipulate the sql execution flow through crafted input. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of proper parameterized queries or input filtering mechanisms that would normally prevent malicious sql code from being executed within the database context.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a malicious value through the id parameter in the articles.php script. The application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before incorporating it into sql queries, enabling attackers to inject additional sql commands that execute with the privileges of the database user. This allows for complete database compromise, including data extraction, modification, or deletion, as well as potential lateral movement within the database infrastructure. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and represents a fundamental breakdown in secure coding practices that should prevent user input from directly influencing sql command construction.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses severe risks to organizations using E-Vendejo 0.2, as it provides remote attackers with unrestricted access to the underlying database. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, customer data, product information, and other business-critical data stored within the application's database. The impact extends beyond simple data theft, as attackers could modify or delete database content, potentially causing operational disruption and financial loss. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications with public exposure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-5951 must focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should immediately apply the vendor-supplied patches or upgrade to newer versions of E-Vendejo that address this vulnerability. The implementation of proper input sanitization techniques including escape sequence handling, stored procedure usage, and prepared statements should be enforced throughout the application codebase. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application database accounts have minimal required privileges, following the principle of least privilege. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and code reviews to identify and remediate similar sql injection vulnerabilities across all application components, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of sql injection vulnerabilities and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage in command and control communications.