CVE-2008-1460 in Com Joovideo
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Joovideo (com_joovideo) 1.0 and 1.2.2 component for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a detail action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/19/2024
The CVE-2008-1460 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Joovideo component version 1.0 and 1.2.2 for mambo and joomla platforms. This vulnerability specifically affects the detail action functionality within the index.php file where the id parameter is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization. The flaw exists in the component's handling of user-supplied input, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted sql commands. The vulnerability impacts both mambo and joomla content management systems, with the joovideo component being a popular media gallery plugin that allows users to display video content from various sources.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a malicious value through the id parameter in the detail action of the index.php script. The component fails to properly escape or validate the input before incorporating it into sql queries, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary sql code that executes within the database context. This injection can occur through various methods including union-based attacks, boolean-based blind sql injection, or error-based exploitation techniques. The vulnerability's severity stems from the fact that it allows for complete database compromise, potentially enabling attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The attack vector is entirely remote, meaning no local system access is required, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-1460 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive user information. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain access to user credentials, personal data, and potentially administrative access to the joomla installation. The vulnerability also enables attackers to manipulate or delete content within the media gallery system, potentially disrupting service availability. Given that joovideo was commonly used in joomla installations, the potential attack surface was significant, with many web applications likely affected. The vulnerability's persistence in both version 1.0 and 1.2.2 indicates a fundamental flaw in the component's input handling that was not adequately addressed in the subsequent release, highlighting poor security practices in the development lifecycle.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability primarily involve immediate patching of the joovideo component to version 1.2.3 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks, as recommended by owasp and the cwe standard 798. Additionally, input validation should be enforced at multiple layers including application-level filtering, database-level restrictions, and web application firewalls. The vulnerability aligns with cwe-89 sql injection and att&ck technique t1071.004 application layer protocol. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar input validation weaknesses in other components. Database access controls should be implemented to limit the privileges of the application's database user, reducing the potential impact of successful sql injection attacks. System administrators should also monitor for exploitation attempts and maintain up-to-date security monitoring tools to detect unusual database access patterns that may indicate sql injection activity.