CVE-2008-2789 in BASIC-CMS
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in pages/index.php in BASIC-CMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2789 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the BASIC-CMS content management system, specifically affecting the pages/index.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user-supplied input through the page_id parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the application's database queries, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The attack vector exploits the lack of input validation and parameterized query implementation in the BASIC-CMS application. When an attacker submits a malicious page_id value containing SQL payload, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize the input before incorporating it into database queries, creating an avenue for unauthorized database access and command execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate database contents, extract sensitive information, modify or delete records, and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. Given that this affects the core indexing functionality of the CMS, successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to gain administrative control over the content management infrastructure and potentially use it as a foothold for further network infiltration activities.
Organizations utilizing BASIC-CMS systems should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization routines that filter out malicious SQL characters and implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input cannot alter the intended structure of database commands. Additionally, access controls should be strengthened to limit database connection privileges and implement comprehensive monitoring of database activities to detect anomalous query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.
The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and input validation in web applications, particularly those handling user-supplied data. According to ATT&CK framework methodology, this represents a technique categorized under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, where attackers target vulnerabilities in publicly accessible web applications to gain initial access. The remediation process should include comprehensive code review, implementation of web application firewalls, and regular security testing to identify and address similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack.