CVE-2008-2870 in ShareCMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ShareCMS 0.1 Beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) eventID parameter to event_info.php and the (2) userID parameter to list_user.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2870 represents a critical security flaw in ShareCMS 0.1 Beta that exposes the system to remote SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability affects two distinct endpoints within the content management system where user input is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The specific parameters targeted are eventID in event_info.php and userID in list_user.php, both of which serve as entry points for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter sanitization within the ShareCMS application. When the application processes the eventID parameter in event_info.php, it directly incorporates user-supplied data into SQL query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. Similarly, the userID parameter in list_user.php suffers from the same deficiency, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is used in SQL commands without proper validation or sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data retrieval manipulation. Remote attackers can leverage these injection points to perform unauthorized database operations including but not limited to data extraction, modification, or deletion. The consequences can range from unauthorized access to sensitive user information and event data to complete database compromise and potential system takeover. Attackers may also use these vulnerabilities to escalate privileges, create backdoor accounts, or establish persistent access to the affected system. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations using ShareCMS 0.1 Beta as it represents a fundamental flaw in the application's data handling mechanisms.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK tactics including T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers can exploit these flaws through web application interfaces. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it requires no special privileges or access methods beyond normal web browsing capabilities. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block common SQL injection patterns, while also prioritizing immediate remediation through input validation and parameterized queries. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper input sanitization techniques to prevent such widespread exploitation opportunities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate code-level fixes including implementing proper parameterized queries, input validation, and output encoding for all database interactions. Organizations must also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. The remediation process should include thorough code reviews, implementation of automated security testing, and establishment of secure coding standards that prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities from reoccurring in future development cycles. Additionally, regular security updates and vulnerability management processes should be implemented to ensure that such flaws are identified and addressed promptly across all organizational systems.