CVE-2008-0737 in Candypress Store
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/utilities_ConfigHelp.asp in CandyPress (CP) 4.1.1.26, and other 4.x and 3.x versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the helpfield parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-0737 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the CandyPress content management system version 4.1.1.26 and affected versions across the 3.x and 4.x series. This security weakness resides in the admin/utilities_ConfigHelp.asp component of the application, which processes user input without adequate sanitization or validation. The specific parameter "helpfield" serves as the attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands that bypass normal application security controls and execute with the privileges of the web application.
This vulnerability directly maps to common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which classifies sql injection as a condition where untrusted input is incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The flaw enables attackers to manipulate the underlying database through the web interface, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information, modifying database content, or executing administrative commands. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system and can leverage this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the means to escalate privileges and potentially compromise the entire web application infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system takeover, data breaches, and unauthorized modification of website content. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of CandyPress, indicating a widespread exposure across the product lineage and suggesting that organizations running these older versions face significant risk without proper patching or mitigation measures.
Organizations should implement immediate defensive measures including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The remediation process requires updating to patched versions of CandyPress or implementing proper sql injection prevention techniques such as prepared statements and input sanitization. Additionally, security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques described in the attack tree framework where initial access through sql injection can lead to privilege escalation and persistent access within the target environment.