CVE-2007-6269 in Absolute News Manager.NET
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in xlaabsolutenm.aspx in Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) z, (2) pz, (3) ord, and (4) sort parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6269 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1 web application. This vulnerability resides within the xlaabsolutenm.aspx page and affects multiple parameter inputs including z, pz, ord, and sort. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the application's database layer through these unprotected input fields, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Such vulnerabilities fall under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-risk vulnerability in the Common Weakness Enumeration framework.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter sanitization within the web application's codebase. When users submit data through the affected parameters, the application fails to properly escape or validate these inputs before incorporating them into SQL queries. This lack of proper input sanitization creates an exploitable pathway where malicious actors can craft SQL commands that bypass normal application logic and directly manipulate the underlying database. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects multiple parameters simultaneously, increasing the attack surface and providing attackers with multiple potential entry points.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing Absolute News Manager.NET 5.1. Successful exploitation could result in data theft, data corruption, unauthorized privilege escalation, and potential system compromise. Attackers might extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or business-critical information stored in the database. The impact extends beyond immediate data loss to include potential compliance violations, reputational damage, and financial consequences. According to ATT&CK framework methodology, this vulnerability maps to the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage, representing a classic database injection attack vector that has remained prevalent in web application security for over a decade.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, while also implementing proper output encoding to prevent reflected XSS attacks that often accompany SQL injection exploits. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process must involve updating to patched versions of Absolute News Manager.NET or implementing proper input sanitization measures such as using stored procedures with parameterized queries, which aligns with the NIST SP 800-163 security guidelines for web application development. Additionally, implementing database access controls and monitoring mechanisms can help detect unauthorized database access attempts and provide early warning of potential exploitation activities.