CVE-2007-6169 in DWD Realty
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index2.asp in GOUAE DWD Realty allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uname parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-6163. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/08/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6169 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the administrative interface of GOUAE DWD Realty software. This vulnerability specifically targets the admin/index2.asp component where user input is improperly validated and directly incorporated into sql query construction without adequate sanitization measures. The attack vector exploits the uname parameter which serves as an entry point for malicious sql command injection attempts by remote attackers who can manipulate the parameter to execute unauthorized database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation practices within the web application's authentication handling mechanism. When the uname parameter is submitted through the administrative interface, the application fails to properly escape or filter special sql characters that could alter the intended query structure. This allows an attacker to inject malicious sql payloads that bypass authentication controls and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive database resources. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and demonstrates poor secure coding practices that violate fundamental security principles for sql query construction.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the affected organization's data integrity and system security posture. Remote attackers could exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to data exfiltration, unauthorized modifications, or complete system compromise. The impact extends beyond simple authentication bypass as successful exploitation could result in full database access, allowing attackers to view sensitive information, modify records, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. This vulnerability particularly affects web applications that handle user authentication and administrative functions where sql injection attacks can be leveraged for privilege escalation.
Security professionals should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability. The primary remediation involves proper input validation and parameterized query construction techniques that prevent user-supplied data from being interpreted as sql code. Applications should employ prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is treated as literal values rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper access controls, input sanitization, and output encoding mechanisms can significantly reduce the attack surface. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security testing to identify similar vulnerabilities within their application portfolios. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws and represents a classic example of how improper input handling can create severe security implications within web applications. The attack pattern corresponds to techniques outlined in the attack tree methodology where initial access through sql injection can lead to further exploitation opportunities within the target environment.