CVE-2008-1732 in Predictionfootball
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in showpredictionsformatch.php in Prediction Football 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the matchid parameter in a dupa action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1732 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Prediction Football 1.x web application that exposes remote attackers to potential command execution capabilities. This vulnerability specifically affects the showpredictionsformatch.php script which processes user input through the matchid parameter when handling dupa actions. The flaw resides in the application's improper handling of user-supplied data, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input sequences. The vulnerability operates under the well-established CWE-89 category which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql code into input fields for execution by the database engine.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates how insufficient input validation and sanitization allows attackers to inject malicious sql payloads through the matchid parameter. When the application processes the dupa action with user-provided matchid values, it fails to properly escape or parameterize the input before incorporating it into sql queries. This creates a scenario where an attacker can construct sql commands that bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even execute operating system commands depending on the database configuration and privileges. The attack vector specifically targets the web application's interaction with backend databases through the vulnerable php script, making it particularly dangerous in environments where database credentials have elevated privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database compromise and potential system exploitation. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to prediction football databases containing user credentials, match predictions, and other sensitive information. The consequences include data integrity compromise, unauthorized modifications to prediction results, potential denial of service through database lockups, and in severe cases, complete system takeover if the database user has administrative privileges. This vulnerability directly maps to several attack techniques within the mitre att&ck framework including initial access through web application attacks and privilege escalation via database manipulation. Organizations running Prediction Football 1.x systems face significant risk of data breaches and operational disruption.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1732 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. The recommended approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the showpredictionsformatch.php script and related database interaction components. Input sanitization measures should include strict validation of matchid parameters to ensure they conform to expected formats and ranges, while implementing proper error handling that does not expose database internals to end users. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious sql injection patterns, though this represents a secondary defense mechanism. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process must include comprehensive code review of all database interaction points to ensure similar sql injection vulnerabilities do not exist elsewhere in the application architecture, following established security development lifecycle practices and industry standards for secure coding.