CVE-2008-0453 in Recipe Website Script
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in list.php in Easysitenetwork Recipe allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the categoryid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0453 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the list.php script of the Easysitenetwork Recipe web application. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user-supplied input through the categoryid parameter, which fails to properly sanitize or validate incoming data before incorporating it into sql queries. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the application's database interactions by injecting malicious sql code through the vulnerable parameter, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data or complete database compromise.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection weaknesses in software applications. The technical implementation flaw occurs when the application constructs sql queries by concatenating user input without proper input validation or parameterization. When an attacker supplies a malicious categoryid value containing sql payload characters, the application processes this input directly within the sql execution context, bypassing normal security controls designed to prevent unauthorized database access. The vulnerability is classified as remote because attackers can exploit it through network connections without requiring physical access to the target system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands on the underlying database server. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise including data extraction, modification, or deletion of sensitive recipe information, user credentials, and potentially system-level access. Attackers might leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, create backdoors, or establish persistent access to the compromised web application. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, representing a significant risk to organizations relying on the Easysitenetwork Recipe platform for their operations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected application version, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious sql injection patterns, while also establishing robust input sanitization routines that validate all user-supplied data before processing. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls for database connections and regular security assessments of web applications can further reduce the attack surface. Additionally, developers should follow secure coding practices such as those outlined in the OWASP secure coding guidelines, specifically addressing sql injection prevention through proper parameterization and input validation techniques. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in web applications and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers sql injection attacks as a method of gaining access to database systems through web application vulnerabilities.