CVE-2008-2205 in Maian Music
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Maian Music 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the album parameter in an album action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/19/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2205 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Maian Music 1.1 web application, specifically affecting the index.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input through the album parameter during album action operations, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of proper input validation and sanitization, where user-supplied data directly influences the execution flow of SQL commands without adequate protection mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user input before incorporating it into database queries. When a user submits an album parameter through the album action functionality, the application processes this input directly within SQL execution statements rather than utilizing prepared statements or proper input sanitization techniques. This design flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context, potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive information or enabling full database manipulation capabilities.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing Maian Music 1.1, as it enables remote code execution through database manipulation. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract confidential data, modify existing records, insert new malicious entries, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The impact extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, particularly if the database user account has elevated privileges. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries do not require physical access to the system, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in networked environments.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190, which covers exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent user-supplied data from influencing SQL command execution. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process requires updating the Maian Music 1.1 application to a patched version or implementing proper input sanitization measures, as the original vulnerable code structure must be fundamentally altered to prevent exploitation. Network segmentation and database access controls should also be reviewed to limit potential damage from successful attacks, while monitoring systems should be configured to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.