CVE-2008-2504 in Netbutik
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Simpel Side Netbutik 1 through 4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cat parameter to netbutik.php and the (2) id parameter to product.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2504 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Simpel Side Netbutik versions 1 through 4, specifically targeting the web application's database interaction mechanisms. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input parameters, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input values. The affected parameters include the cat parameter in netbutik.php and the id parameter in product.php, both of which are processed without adequate input validation or sanitization measures. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental weakness in software applications where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command structures without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate the cat parameter in the netbutik.php script or the id parameter in product.php to inject malicious SQL code. When these parameters are processed by the application's database layer, the injected SQL commands execute with the privileges of the database user account used by the web application. This allows attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data retrieval, modification, deletion, and potentially gaining access to sensitive information stored within the application's database. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges, bypass authentication mechanisms, or even execute operating system commands depending on the database system and configuration in use.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability are severe for organizations utilizing affected versions of Simpel Side Netbutik, as it provides attackers with direct database access capabilities that can compromise the entire application infrastructure. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to extract customer information, product data, pricing details, and potentially administrative credentials stored in the database. The vulnerability also poses risks to data integrity and availability, as malicious actors could modify or delete critical business information. From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability represents a significant risk to organizations following the ATT&CK framework's T1071.004 technique for application layer protocol usage, where attackers leverage web application vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to backend systems. The exposure of this vulnerability in widely used e-commerce platforms demonstrates how SQL injection flaws can impact business operations and customer trust.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2504 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is treated as data rather than executable code. Input validation should be implemented at multiple layers including application-level filtering and database-level restrictions. Additionally, the affected Simpel Side Netbutik versions should be upgraded to patched releases or replaced with more secure alternatives. Network segmentation and database access controls should be implemented to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing the principle of least privilege for database accounts used by web applications.