CVE-2008-1895 in Carbon Communities
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Carbon Communities 2.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ID parameter to events.asp, the (2) UserName parameter to getpassword.asp, and possibly an unspecified parameter to (3) option_Update.asp in an edit action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1895 represents a critical security flaw in Carbon Communities version 2.4 and earlier systems, exposing multiple pathways for remote attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the web application's database interaction mechanisms, creating persistent entry points for malicious actors seeking to compromise the system's data integrity and confidentiality.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through three distinct attack vectors within the Carbon Communities application. The first vector involves the ID parameter in events.asp, where unfiltered user input directly translates into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. The second vector targets the UserName parameter in getpassword.asp, which similarly fails to validate or sanitize incoming data before incorporating it into database queries. The third vector operates through an unspecified parameter in option_Update.asp during edit actions, indicating a broader architectural weakness in how the application handles user-supplied data in update operations. These flaws collectively demonstrate a fundamental lack of proper input sanitization and query parameterization practices.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including but not limited to unauthorized data access, data modification, and potential system compromise. Successful exploitation could result in complete database infiltration, allowing attackers to extract sensitive user information, modify community data, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The remote nature of these attacks means that threat actors can exploit these vulnerabilities from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure, making the attack surface particularly concerning for organizations relying on Carbon Communities for their web presence.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with the ATT&CK framework's T1190 technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent malicious SQL commands from being executed. Additionally, comprehensive security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase, while access controls and monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect and prevent unauthorized database access attempts. The remediation process should prioritize patching the affected software version and implementing robust database security measures including regular security audits and penetration testing to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future releases.