CVE-2008-1919 in Apartment Search Script
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in listtest.php in YourFreeWorld Apartment Search Script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the r parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1919 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the YourFreeWorld Apartment Search Script application. This vulnerability specifically affects the listtest.php component where user input is improperly handled, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through the r parameter. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql statements. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly concatenated into sql commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The attack vector is remote, meaning that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from outside the target network without requiring local system access or authentication credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system. This capability allows malicious users to perform a wide range of harmful activities including data extraction, modification, or deletion of sensitive information. The r parameter serves as the primary attack surface where user input is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization, potentially allowing attackers to craft malicious input that alters the intended sql execution flow. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, bypass authentication mechanisms, or even gain shell access to the underlying database server if proper security controls are not in place. The vulnerability's remote nature makes it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from any location with internet connectivity, significantly expanding the potential attack surface.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-1919 should 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 that separate sql code from user input, ensuring that user-supplied data cannot alter the intended sql command structure. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization techniques including character escaping, length validation, and whitelisting of acceptable input patterns can significantly reduce the attack surface. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should also be deployed to monitor and block suspicious sql injection attempts. The implementation of least privilege principles for database accounts and regular security audits of web applications can further minimize the potential impact of such vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing proper error handling that does not reveal sensitive database information to end users, as detailed error messages can aid attackers in crafting more sophisticated sql injection payloads. This vulnerability exemplifies the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adheres to the ATT&CK framework's technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol tunneling and T1190 for exploit for lateral movement through database manipulation.