CVE-2008-2872 in sHibby sHop
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in default.asp in sHibby sHop 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sayfa parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2872 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the sHibby sHop e-commerce platform version 2.2 and earlier. This vulnerability exists in the default.asp script which processes user input through the sayfa parameter, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands into the application's database layer. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql query constructions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability operates through the manipulation of the sayfa parameter within the default.asp script, which directly influences how the application constructs and executes sql queries against its backend database. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application fails to properly sanitize the data, allowing sql metacharacters and commands to be interpreted by the database engine. This creates an attack surface where arbitrary sql commands can be executed with the privileges of the database user account under which the web application operates, potentially leading to complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate, modify, or delete database contents, extract sensitive information including user credentials, customer data, and business records, and potentially establish persistent access through database-level backdoors. The remote nature of this vulnerability means that attackers can exploit it without requiring physical access to the system or prior authentication, making it particularly dangerous for online commerce platforms where user data and financial transactions are processed. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 sql injection weakness and aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack pattern taxonomy under the category of database injection attacks.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout the application codebase. The most effective remediation involves replacing dynamic sql query construction with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate sql code from data input, ensuring that user-supplied parameters are properly escaped and validated before processing. Additionally, implementing proper access controls, input filtering mechanisms, and regular security code reviews can prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future versions of the application. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts and provide additional layers of defense against sql injection attacks. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to established security frameworks such as the owasp top ten to prevent common injection flaws that continue to plague web applications across various platforms and technologies.