CVE-2008-1313 in Bloo
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Bloo 1.00 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) post_id, (2) post_category_id, (3) post_year_month, and (4) static_page_id parameters; and unspecified other vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1313 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Bloo version 1.00 and earlier, where remote attackers can manipulate database operations through multiple parameter injection vectors. This vulnerability resides within the index.php script and affects four primary parameters including post_id, post_category_id, post_year_month, and static_page_id, while also encompassing unspecified additional attack vectors that compound the severity of the issue. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields, enabling attackers to bypass authentication, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise as it provides attackers with elevated privileges and persistent access to the application's backend database infrastructure. Remote attackers can leverage these injection points to perform unauthorized database operations including data retrieval, modification, or deletion of critical application information. The vulnerability's reach is particularly concerning as it affects core application functionality parameters that are frequently accessed during normal user operations, making exploitation both feasible and potentially undetectable. Attackers can construct malicious payloads that manipulate the SQL query structure to extract administrative credentials, user information, or sensitive application data. The vulnerability's classification aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting web application interfaces for data exfiltration and command execution.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1313 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query execution mechanisms. Organizations should implement strict input filtering that validates all user-supplied parameters against expected data types and ranges, while also employing prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent malicious SQL code from being executed. The most effective remediation involves upgrading to a patched version of Bloo that addresses the input validation deficiencies and implements proper database query sanitization. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls should be deployed to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while database access controls should be reviewed to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual database query patterns and unauthorized access attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive input validation across all application interfaces. The remediation process should also include thorough code review to identify other potential injection points that may have been overlooked during the initial vulnerability assessment.