CVE-2008-2775 in DT Centrepiece
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in search.asp in DT Centrepiece 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchFor parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/20/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2775 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within DT Centrepiece 4.0's search.asp component, specifically targeting the searchFor parameter. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental web application security weakness where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. The affected application interface processes user input through the searchFor parameter, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate database queries by injecting specially crafted SQL commands.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system, potentially leading to complete database compromise. When the searchFor parameter is manipulated with malicious SQL payloads, the application fails to properly validate or escape user input before incorporating it into database queries. This lack of input sanitization creates a pathway for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database contents, or even execute system commands depending on the database management system's configuration and privileges. The vulnerability exists because the application relies on dynamic SQL query construction rather than prepared statements or parameterized queries.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations utilizing DT Centrepiece 4.0, as it allows for unauthorized database access without requiring authentication credentials. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform data exfiltration, data manipulation, or privilege escalation attacks. The impact extends beyond immediate data compromise to include potential system-wide infiltration, as database credentials often provide access to other system components. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the network or application servers.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2775 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should immediately apply vendor patches if available or implement application-level protections such as input sanitization, output encoding, and the use of stored procedures with proper parameter handling. The defense-in-depth approach should include network-level protections such as web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect anomalous SQL patterns. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege for database accounts and regular security assessments can help reduce the potential impact of such vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes exploitation of vulnerabilities in web applications, and T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation. The remediation process should also include comprehensive security testing and code review practices to identify similar injection vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase.