CVE-2007-6576 in AdultScript
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Adult Script 1.6.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) videolink_count.php or (2) links.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6576 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Adult Script versions 1.6.5 and earlier. This vulnerability resides within the web application's handling of user input parameters, specifically targeting the id parameter in two distinct script files. The affected scripts videolink_count.php and links.php fail to properly sanitize or validate input data, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database layer. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and output encoding that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through crafted input sequences.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. This level of access enables malicious actors to perform unauthorized data manipulation including data insertion, modification, or deletion operations. Attackers can potentially escalate their privileges within the database environment, extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or administrative access details, and in severe cases, gain complete control over the database server. The vulnerability affects the application's integrity and confidentiality, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure that supports the adult content management system.
The attack vector for this vulnerability is particularly concerning as it requires no authentication or privileged access to exploit. Remote attackers can simply craft malicious URLs containing specially formatted SQL injection payloads and submit them to the vulnerable endpoints. The attack methodology follows established patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploitation of remote services. The vulnerability's exploitation is straightforward and automated, making it attractive to both skilled and less experienced attackers. The impact is amplified by the fact that the affected scripts are likely accessible through normal web browsing operations, providing attackers with multiple opportunities to discover and exploit the vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query usage throughout the application codebase. The recommended approach involves implementing strict input sanitization routines that filter out or escape potentially dangerous characters and sequences before processing user input. Database access should be restricted to minimal required privileges, and stored procedures should be employed to separate data from code execution. Additionally, the application should implement proper error handling that prevents database error messages from being exposed to end users, as these can provide valuable information for further exploitation attempts. The most effective long-term solution involves migrating to modern web application frameworks that automatically handle SQL injection prevention through prepared statements and parameterized queries, as specified in the OWASP Top Ten security guidelines for web application protection.