CVE-2008-1867 in Blog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Blog Pixel Motion (aka Blog PixelMotion) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the categorie parameter to index.php, possibly related to include/requetesIndex.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1867 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within Blog Pixel Motion, a content management system that was widely deployed in 2008. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input through the categorie parameter in the index.php script, which subsequently interacts with include/requetesIndex.php. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of proper input sanitization and parameter validation, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL execution statements. When a user provides a value for the categorie parameter, the application directly concatenates this input into database queries without adequate sanitization measures. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability exists at the intersection of improper input validation and insufficient output encoding, creating a condition where attackers can inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected database server. This capability allows for complete database compromise, including data exfiltration, modification of content, user account manipulation, and potential escalation to system-level privileges depending on the database configuration. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in web-hosted environments where the application is publicly accessible. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulate the blog's content, or potentially use the compromised system as a stepping stone for further attacks within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1867 should focus on immediate input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques that escape or validate all user-supplied data before processing, particularly for parameters that are directly incorporated into database queries. The recommended approach involves transitioning to prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from data values, effectively preventing the injection of malicious SQL code. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and least privilege principles for database accounts can limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Security measures should also include regular security assessments, input validation testing, and ensuring that all software components are updated to their latest secure versions, as this vulnerability was present in older versions of the Blog Pixel Motion application that have since been patched.