CVE-2007-6012 in DocuSafe
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in SearchR.asp in DocuSafe 4.1.0 and 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the artnr parameter (aka the search section). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/11/2018
The CVE-2007-6012 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in DocuSafe document management software versions 410 and 412. This vulnerability specifically affects the SearchRasp component which processes user input through the artnr parameter in the search functionality. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql queries. This oversight creates a direct pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations by injecting crafted sql commands through the vulnerable parameter.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the artnr parameter in the search section of DocuSafe. Without proper sanitization, the application directly incorporates this input into sql query construction, allowing attackers to append or modify sql statements. This can result in unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or even complete database compromise. The vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform unauthorized database operations including but not limited to data extraction, modification, or deletion of sensitive information stored within the DocuSafe system.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations relying on DocuSafe for document management and storage. The remote exploit capability means attackers can potentially access sensitive documents and associated metadata without requiring physical access to the system. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise and business disruption. According to the attack technique framework, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploit public-facing application, and T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the document management system, potentially exposing sensitive corporate or personal information to unauthorized parties.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-6012 should prioritize immediate patching of affected DocuSafe versions to address the sql injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent user input from being interpreted as sql commands. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of the vulnerable application to untrusted networks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. The remediation process should include implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts, while also ensuring that all user input undergoes proper sanitization before database processing. System administrators should monitor database logs for suspicious activities that may indicate exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures to address potential breaches.