CVE-2008-2697 in Com Rapidrecipe
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Rapid Recipe (com_rapidrecipe) component 1.6.6 and 1.6.7 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the recipe_id parameter in a viewrecipe action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/27/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2697 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Rapid Recipe component version 1.6.6 and 1.6.7 of the Joomla installations that utilize the Rapid Recipe component, making it a targeted threat for websites relying on this particular extension.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the component's codebase. When the viewrecipe action processes the recipe_id parameter, the application fails to adequately filter or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructs. This lack of proper input sanitization creates an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL payloads that bypass normal authentication mechanisms and execute unauthorized database operations. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. The flaw demonstrates a classic improper neutralization of special elements in database queries, where user input is directly concatenated into SQL statements without appropriate escaping or parameterization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected database server. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, including unauthorized data modification, deletion of critical information, extraction of sensitive user credentials, and potential privilege escalation within the database environment. Attackers might also leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent backdoors or deploy additional malware within the web application environment. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to exploit the vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications. Organizations running vulnerable versions of the Rapid Recipe component face significant risk of data breaches and system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2697 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Joomla installations and implement proper security monitoring to detect unauthorized database access attempts. The remediation process should include thorough testing to ensure that patches do not introduce regressions in application functionality while maintaining the security posture against similar injection vulnerabilities.