CVE-2008-2454 in Com Xsstream-dm
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the xsstream-dm (com_xsstream-dm) component 0.01 Beta for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the movie parameter to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2454 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the xsstream-dm component version 0.01 Beta for Joomla content management systems where the xsstream-dm component is installed, making it particularly dangerous given Joomla!'s widespread adoption across web platforms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the component's codebase. When users submit data through the movie parameter, the application fails to properly escape or filter special characters that could be interpreted as SQL syntax by the database engine. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the query execution flow, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The flaw aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as weaknesses that occur when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization measures. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal prerequisites, as it only necessitates access to the affected Joomla! site's index.php endpoint with the movie parameter.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation enables attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands with the privileges of the database user account. This can result in complete database compromise, including data exfiltration, data modification, and potential system escalation. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the Joomla! database, including user credentials, session tokens, and other confidential data. The attack surface is particularly concerning because the xsstream-dm component is designed for multimedia content management, suggesting that the compromised system could contain valuable media assets and associated metadata. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this vulnerability represents a technique for exploiting remote services through input validation flaws, which falls under the broader category of initial access and privilege escalation methods.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2454 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Joomla components and plugins that may contain similar vulnerabilities, as the xsstream-dm component represents only one potential attack vector within the broader Joomla! ecosystem. Regular security assessments and penetration testing can help identify other components that may be susceptible to similar SQL injection attacks, ensuring comprehensive protection against database-related threats.