CVE-2008-2995 in PHPEasyData
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHPEasyData 1.5.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the annuaire parameter to annuaire.php or (2) the username field in admin/login.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-2995 represents a critical security flaw in PHPEasyData version 1.5.4, a web-based content management system that suffered from multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws that occur when user input is improperly validated or sanitized before being incorporated into SQL queries. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user-supplied data in two distinct locations, creating multiple attack vectors for malicious actors seeking to compromise the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into database queries. When an attacker submits data through the annuaire parameter in the annuaire.php script or through the username field in the admin/login.php file, the application directly incorporates this unsanitized input into SQL commands without adequate validation or parameterization. This allows attackers to manipulate the intended SQL query structure and inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects both frontend user interaction points and administrative login functionality, providing attackers with multiple potential entry points.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive data including user credentials, personal information, and system configurations. The vulnerability also permits attackers to modify or delete database records, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data loss. The administrative login component particularly exposes the system to privilege escalation attacks, as successful exploitation could grant attackers full administrative control over the application and its database. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and T1078 for legitimate credentials usage, as it enables unauthorized access through database manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The most effective approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from user input data, ensuring that user-supplied values are treated as literal data rather than executable code. Additionally, input validation should be enforced at multiple layers including application-level filtering, database-level constraints, and proper error handling to prevent information disclosure. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth, while regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of keeping software components updated and following secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.