CVE-2007-6217 in My-Time
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.asp in Irola My-Time (aka Timesheet) 3.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) login (aka Username) and (2) password parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6217 represents a critical security flaw in Irola My-Time version 3.5, specifically within the login.asp component. This web application serves as a timesheet management system that processes user authentication through a web interface, making it a prime target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access. The vulnerability manifests as multiple SQL injection flaws that exist in the authentication mechanism, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database queries through crafted input parameters.
The technical flaw occurs in the handling of user credentials where the application fails to properly sanitize or escape input values before incorporating them into SQL queries. When users submit their login credentials through the web form, the username and password parameters are directly concatenated into database query strings without adequate validation or parameterization. This design flaw enables attackers to inject malicious SQL syntax that alters the intended query behavior, potentially allowing them to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, or execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability affects both the login and password parameters, creating multiple attack vectors for exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with potential unauthorized access to the timesheet system and its underlying database. Successful exploitation could result in complete compromise of the application, allowing attackers to view, modify, or delete sensitive employee time records, personal information, and potentially gain access to other connected systems. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in networked environments where such applications are exposed to external traffic.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The weakness stems from inadequate input validation and improper query construction practices that violate fundamental secure coding principles. From an adversarial perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1190, which covers exploitation of remote services through SQL injection attacks. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper authentication mechanisms to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.
The recommended remediation approach involves implementing proper input sanitization and parameterized database queries to ensure that user input cannot influence the structure of SQL commands. Application developers should adopt secure coding practices that separate user input from database query syntax, utilizing prepared statements or stored procedures instead of dynamic query construction. Additionally, implementing proper access controls, input validation, and output encoding can significantly reduce the attack surface and prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in future versions of the application. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and address potential injection vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.