CVE-2008-1907 in cpCommerce
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in functions/display_page.func.php in cpCommerce 1.1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id_product, (2) id_manufacturer, and (3) id_category parameters to unspecified components. NOTE: this probably overlaps CVE-2007-2959 and CVE-2007-2890.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1907 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the cpCommerce 1.1.0 e-commerce platform, specifically affecting the functions/display_page.func.php file. This vulnerability exposes multiple attack vectors through which remote adversaries can manipulate database queries by exploiting insufficient input validation mechanisms. The flaw manifests in three distinct parameter injection points including id_product, id_manufacturer, and id_category, which are processed by unspecified components within the application's backend. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command structures without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input values are directly concatenated into SQL query strings without adequate filtering or escaping mechanisms. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that manipulate the intended database operations by injecting additional SQL commands through the vulnerable parameters. When the application processes these parameters, the malformed input gets executed as part of the SQL statement, potentially allowing unauthorized database access, data exfiltration, or even complete database compromise. The attack vector operates entirely through HTTP requests, making it accessible to remote threat actors without requiring local system access or privileged credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, product catalogs, inventory data, and potentially financial transaction records. The vulnerability's presence in a commerce platform creates significant risk for businesses, as it could lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations using cpCommerce 1.1.0 face potential exposure to credential theft, session hijacking, and unauthorized modification of product or pricing information, which could result in financial losses and reputational damage. The vulnerability's overlap with CVE-2007-2959 and CVE-2007-2890 suggests this represents a broader class of issues affecting similar e-commerce applications and their database interaction components.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1907 should focus on immediate patching of the cpCommerce application to version 1.1.1 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout their application code to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other components. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure that application accounts have minimal required privileges and that sensitive data is properly protected through encryption and access logging. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense against exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate SQL injection attempts, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and proper database query construction in preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.