CVE-2007-6557 in MeGaCheatZ
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MeGaCheatZ 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ItemID parameter to (1) comments.php, (2) view.php, (3) siteadmin/ViewItem.php, and unspecified other vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6557 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the MeGaCheatZ 1.1 web application that exposes multiple attack vectors through improper input validation. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. The affected parameters include the ItemID variable within several key application files including comments.php, view.php, and the administrative siteadmin/ViewItem.php endpoint, indicating a widespread issue that affects both user-facing and administrative functionality.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the ItemID parameter, enabling them to execute arbitrary database commands and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This type of attack leverages the fundamental weakness in input handling where user-supplied data is concatenated directly into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameter binding mechanisms. Attackers can manipulate the ItemID parameter to alter the intended SQL query structure, potentially extracting database contents, modifying records, or even executing administrative commands on the underlying database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized administrative access. When attackers successfully exploit these SQL injection points, they can bypass authentication mechanisms, escalate privileges, and potentially gain full control over the database backend. The presence of multiple vulnerable endpoints increases the attack surface significantly, as different vectors may provide varying levels of access or data exposure. The administrative interface at siteadmin/ViewItem.php particularly poses a severe risk since successful exploitation could grant attackers complete control over the application's administrative functions and sensitive user data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address the core issue of improper input validation and implement robust parameterized query mechanisms throughout the application. Organizations should immediately implement input sanitization measures that validate and filter all user-supplied data before processing, particularly for parameters used in SQL queries. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries represents the most effective defense mechanism against SQL injection attacks, as these approaches separate the SQL command structure from the data being processed. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions, preventing attackers from executing destructive operations even if they successfully exploit the vulnerability. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar input validation issues, and the application should be updated to a patched version or replaced with a more secure implementation. This vulnerability aligns with several tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 category for exploit public-facing application vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of proper input validation and secure coding practices in preventing such attacks.