CVE-2008-0129 in Siteatschool
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in starnet/addons/slideshow_full.php in Site@School 2.3.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the album_name parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0129 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Site@School content management system version 2.3.10 and earlier. This vulnerability specifically affects the starnet/addons/slideshow_full.php component which handles album name parameters for slideshow functionality. The flaw arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructions. Attackers can exploit this weakness by manipulating the album_name parameter to inject malicious SQL commands that bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the underlying database infrastructure.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization. The attack vector operates through remote exploitation capabilities, allowing threat actors to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the affected system without requiring any prior authentication or privileged access. The technical implementation involves the improper handling of user input within the slideshow_full.php script where the album_name parameter is directly concatenated into database queries without appropriate escaping or parameterization techniques. This creates an environment where malicious SQL payloads can be interpreted and executed by the database engine, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database manipulation capabilities including data extraction, modification, and deletion. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, bypass authentication mechanisms, and potentially gain shell access to the underlying server infrastructure. The affected Site@School system becomes vulnerable to unauthorized data access, data corruption, and potential system takeover. According to ATT&CK framework methodology, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, where adversaries target exposed web applications to execute malicious code and establish persistent access. The vulnerability also aligns with T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, as attackers may use the compromised system to conduct further reconnaissance and command and control activities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-0129 require immediate implementation of input validation and sanitization measures to prevent malicious SQL payloads from being processed. The most effective remediation involves implementing parameterized queries or prepared statements that separate SQL command structure from data content, thereby eliminating the possibility of SQL injection. Organizations should also implement proper input filtering mechanisms that validate and sanitize all user-supplied data before processing. Additionally, the system should be upgraded to a patched version of Site@School that addresses this vulnerability, as the original version 2.3.10 and earlier contain no built-in protections against such attacks. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for exploitation attempts, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system. Access controls should be strengthened to limit the privileges of database accounts used by the web application, following the principle of least privilege to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.