CVE-2008-2685 in Battleblog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in article.asp in Battle Blog 1.25 Build 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the entry parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-2626.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/26/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2685 represents a critical sql injection flaw in Battle Blog 1.25 Build 4 and earlier versions that specifically affects the article.asp component. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling within the web application's database interaction layer. The flaw manifests when the application processes the entry parameter without sufficient sanitization, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands directly into the database query execution flow. Unlike CVE-2008-2626 which may have affected different parameters or components, this vulnerability specifically targets the entry parameter in the article.asp file, creating a distinct attack surface that enables remote code execution through database manipulation.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input containing sql payload within the entry parameter of the article.asp script. The application fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql queries, enabling attackers to manipulate the intended database operations. This weakness falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection vulnerabilities as a fundamental flaw in application security where untrusted data is directly included in sql commands without proper sanitization. The attack vector operates entirely through web 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 or modification, as successful exploitation can enable full database compromise and potentially lead to complete system takeover. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. The vulnerability also permits modification of database contents, deletion of critical records, and potentially the execution of administrative database commands that could establish persistent backdoors or disable security controls. This represents a severe threat to data integrity and confidentiality, particularly in environments where battle blog serves as a content management platform for sensitive organizational information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2685 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Battle Blog version to the latest available release that addresses this specific sql injection flaw. Organizations should implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious sql code from being executed. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the web application have minimal required permissions and access rights. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help detect and block suspicious sql injection attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, with adherence to secure coding practices that prevent sql injection through proper parameterization and input sanitization techniques. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing comprehensive security controls as outlined in the attack technique T1071.004 for application layer attacks and T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications.