CVE-2008-2791 in Comparison Engine Power Script
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in product.detail.php in Kalptaru Infotech Comparison Engine Power Script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2791 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Kalptaru Infotech Comparison Engine Power Script version 1.0, specifically affecting the product.detail.php component. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to sanitize user-provided data before incorporating it into database queries. The flaw manifests when the application processes the id parameter without adequate sanitization, allowing malicious actors to inject crafted SQL commands that can manipulate the underlying database structure and potentially access sensitive information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate input parameters before executing database operations. When the id parameter is passed to product.detail.php, the script directly incorporates this value into SQL query construction without appropriate filtering or parameterization. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and represents a classic example of unvalidated input leading to database manipulation. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user input transitions into database execution contexts, creating a direct pathway for attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute unauthorized database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract database contents including user credentials, personal information, and application configuration details. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications. This vulnerability can enable attackers to perform data manipulation operations such as updating or deleting records, potentially leading to data integrity compromise and service disruption. The attack surface is broad as the vulnerability affects the core functionality of the comparison engine, making it a prime target for automated exploitation tools and malicious actors seeking to compromise web applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-2791 must focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should immediately implement prepared statements or parameterized queries in all database interactions, ensuring that user input is properly escaped or validated before processing. The recommended approach aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004, which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and emphasizes the importance of input sanitization and output encoding. Security measures should include regular code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities, implementation of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, and comprehensive database access controls to limit potential damage from successful exploitation. Additionally, the application should be updated to the latest version from Kalptaru Infotech or replaced with a more secure alternative that properly implements database query sanitization techniques.