CVE-2007-6579 in Ip Reg
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Ip Reg 0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vlan_id parameter to (1) vlanview.php, (2) vlanedit.php, and (3) vlandel.php; the (4) assetclassgroup_id parameter to assetclassgroupview.php; the (5) subnet_id parameter to nodelist.php; and unspecified other vectors. NOTE: it was later reported that the vlanview.php and vlandel.php vectors are also in 0.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2007-6579 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Ip Reg version 0.3 and potentially 0.4, exposing multiple attack vectors within the network management application. This vulnerability resides in the input validation mechanisms of several key PHP scripts that handle network configuration data, specifically targeting parameters used in database queries. The affected files include vlanview.php, vlanedit.php, vlandel.php, assetclassgroupview.php, and nodelist.php, all of which process user-supplied data without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating exploitable entry points for malicious actors.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of specific parameters within HTTP requests, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes within the application's database context. When the vlan_id parameter is submitted to vlanview.php, vlanedit.php, or vlandel.php, or when assetclassgroup_id is passed to assetclassgroupview.php, or subnet_id is used in nodelist.php, the application fails to properly escape or validate these inputs before incorporating them into SQL queries. This lack of input sanitization enables attackers to construct malicious SQL statements that can bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute system commands depending on the underlying database configuration and privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to network infrastructure management data. Attackers can leverage these SQL injection points to gain unauthorized access to network configuration information, user credentials, and other sensitive data stored within the database. The vulnerability affects network administrators who rely on Ip Reg for managing VLAN configurations, subnet allocations, and asset classifications, potentially allowing adversaries to manipulate network topology data, create backdoors, or disrupt network operations. Given that these applications typically handle critical infrastructure information, the potential for business disruption and security breaches is substantial.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. Organizations should immediately implement input validation and parameterized queries to address this vulnerability, ensuring that all user-supplied parameters are properly sanitized before database interaction. Additionally, applying the principle of least privilege to database accounts and implementing proper access controls can mitigate the potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other network management applications, while maintaining up-to-date security patches and monitoring for unauthorized database access attempts. The vulnerability's persistence across versions 0.3 and 0.4 indicates a systemic issue in the application's data handling architecture that requires comprehensive remediation rather than simple patching.