CVE-2008-0185 in NetRisk
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter in a profile page (possibly profile.php).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0185 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the NetRisk network security assessment tool version 1.9.7 and potentially earlier releases. This vulnerability resides in the index.php script which processes user input through the pid parameter, specifically when accessing profile pages through profile.php. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL commands through the web interface, potentially compromising the entire underlying database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the NetRisk application's profile handling mechanism. When users access profile pages, the application directly incorporates the pid parameter value into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This creates an exploitable path where attacker-controlled input can alter the intended database query execution flow, allowing for unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations. The vulnerability maps to CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges within the network security assessment environment. An attacker could potentially extract sensitive configuration data, user credentials, or network topology information that NetRisk is designed to protect. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for network security tools that are often deployed in critical infrastructure environments. This vulnerability could be leveraged to gain unauthorized access to network assessment data, potentially compromising the integrity of security audits and assessments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-0185 should prioritize immediate patching of affected NetRisk versions, with the implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries as core defensive measures. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious SQL injection patterns, while also conducting thorough security assessments of all network security tools in use. The remediation process should include comprehensive code review to ensure all input parameters are properly sanitized and that database interactions utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be reinforced around critical security assessment tools to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.