CVE-2008-0326 in FaPersianHack
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in class/show.php in FaScript FaPersianHack 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to show.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0326 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the FaScript FaPersianHack 1.0 web application. This security weakness resides in the class/show.php file where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL database queries. The specific vector of attack occurs through the id parameter in the show.php script, which accepts external input without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands that the application subsequently executes against the underlying database system, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing SQL injection attacks. When an attacker submits a malicious value through the id parameter, the application directly incorporates this input into a SQL query structure without proper sanitization. This flaw maps directly to CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as weaknesses that occur when an application fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied data before using it in SQL commands. The vulnerability essentially creates a pathway for attackers to manipulate the database query execution flow and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or system resources.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses severe risks to organizations deploying FaScript FaPersianHack 1.0 applications. Attackers can potentially extract confidential data such as user credentials, personal information, or business-sensitive records from the database. The remote execution capability means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise, data manipulation, and in severe cases, complete database takeover. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which describes the use of application layer protocols for command and control communications, though in this case it's being used for data exfiltration and system manipulation rather than C2.
The mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations must implement proper input sanitization mechanisms that filter or escape special characters commonly used in SQL injection attacks such as single quotes, semicolons, and comment markers. The recommended approach involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries which separate SQL command structure from data values, preventing malicious input from altering the intended query execution. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database permissions can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Regular security auditing and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, particularly focusing on areas where user input is directly incorporated into database operations. The remediation process should also include network segmentation and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts, with logging mechanisms that can track unusual database query patterns that may indicate SQL injection activity.