CVE-2007-6004 in Instan
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Toko Instan 7.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id parameter in an artikel action or (2) the katid parameter in a produk action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6004 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Toko Instan 7.6 e-commerce platform, specifically targeting the index.php script. This vulnerability manifests through two distinct attack vectors that exploit improper input validation mechanisms within the application's parameter handling. The first vector involves the id parameter during an artikel action, while the second targets the katid parameter during a produk action, both of which directly influence database query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL query strings. When attackers manipulate the id or katid parameters, they can inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context. This represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability that aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation practices where the application directly concatenates user input into database queries rather than utilizing parameterized queries or prepared statements.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. This could enable unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of sensitive customer information, product catalogs, and transaction records. Attackers might also leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, extract database schema information, or even gain command execution capabilities depending on the database configuration and permissions. The remote nature of this attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications.
Security mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Input validation and sanitization mechanisms must be strengthened to ensure all user-supplied parameters undergo proper filtering before database interaction. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that prevents database error messages from being exposed to end users, as these can provide valuable information for further exploitation. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for suspicious parameter patterns. The remediation process should also include comprehensive code review to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this represents a systemic issue in input handling that may affect other parts of the codebase. Organizations should follow ATT&CK technique T1190 for network infiltration and T1071 for application layer protocols to understand the full attack surface and implement appropriate defensive measures. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.