CVE-2008-2875 in Webdevindo-CMS
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Webdevindo-CMS 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hal parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2875 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Webdevindo-CMS version 1.0.0 content management system. This vulnerability specifically targets the index.php script and exploits the hal parameter to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructions. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database engine.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input for the hal parameter that gets directly embedded into SQL queries without proper sanitization. The CMS fails to implement parameterized queries or adequate input filtering, creating an environment where attacker-controlled data can manipulate the intended query structure. When the application processes the hal parameter, it concatenates the user input directly into the SQL statement, enabling attackers to inject additional SQL commands that execute with the privileges of the database user account. This vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations, potentially leading to complete database compromise and unauthorized administrative access to the CMS.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to escalate privileges within the CMS environment. Successful exploitation allows adversaries to bypass authentication mechanisms, modify content, create new administrative accounts, and potentially gain access to sensitive user information stored within the database. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system and can exploit it from anywhere on the internet. This threat model aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the exploitation of remote services for initial access and privilege escalation. Organizations using this vulnerable CMS version face significant risk of data breaches, service disruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations due to the exposure of sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the Webdevindo-CMS to the latest available version that addresses this SQL injection flaw. System administrators should implement input validation mechanisms that filter and sanitize all user-supplied data before processing, particularly for parameters that are directly incorporated into SQL queries. The implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent direct concatenation of user input with SQL commands. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar issues in other applications and systems. Organizations should also establish proper access controls and database privilege management to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts, ensuring that database accounts used by the CMS have minimal necessary permissions.