CVE-2008-1869 in Site Sift Listings
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Site Sift Listings allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a detail action to index.php. NOTE: this issue might be site-specific.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1869 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Site Sift Listings web application that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the id parameter within the detail action of the index.php script, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The issue falls under the broader category of insecure input handling and demonstrates a fundamental failure in proper parameter validation and query sanitization within the application's codebase.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input containing SQL payload within the id parameter of the detail action. When the application processes this input without proper sanitization or parameter binding, the injected SQL commands are executed within the database context, potentially allowing attackers to extract, modify, or delete data from the database. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database. The attack vector operates through the standard HTTP request mechanism where the id parameter is passed to index.php, making it accessible to any remote user who can construct malicious URLs.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, allowing attackers to escalate privileges, access administrative functions, or even use the compromised database as a pivot point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or network, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. Organizations running affected versions of Site Sift Listings face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences due to the exposure of sensitive information that could include user credentials, personal data, or business-critical information stored within the database.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1869 must focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The most effective approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries with proper input sanitization, ensuring that user-supplied data cannot be interpreted as SQL commands. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and database permissions, limiting the privileges of database accounts used by the web application to only those required for normal operation. Additionally, regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application stack. The remediation process should include immediate patching of the affected software, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, and establishing comprehensive monitoring to identify suspicious database activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol evasion and T1190 which addresses exploit public-facing application, emphasizing the need for both defensive measures and proactive threat hunting activities.