CVE-2008-3090 in BlognPlus
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in BlognPlus (BURO GUN +) 2.5.5 MySQL and PostgreSQL editions allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) p, (2) e, (3) d, and (4) m parameters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2819.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/29/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-3090 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in BlognPlus version 2.5.5, specifically affecting both MySQL and PostgreSQL database editions. This vulnerability resides within the index.php script and exposes multiple attack vectors through four distinct parameters: p, e, d, and m. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system, potentially compromising the entire application infrastructure and its associated data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through parameter manipulation where attackers can inject malicious SQL code into the targeted parameters. When the application processes these parameters without proper input sanitization or parameterized queries, the injected SQL commands are executed within the database context. The four vulnerable parameters p, e, d, and m likely correspond to different functional areas of the blogging platform such as posts, entries, dates, and modules, respectively. This multi-parameter attack surface significantly increases the potential impact and attack surface for malicious actors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, unauthorized data modification, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within the network. Attackers could extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution vector means that attackers do not require local system access or authentication to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application) and T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) as attackers may leverage DNS for command and control communications after initial exploitation.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability must focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application code. The most effective remediation involves converting all dynamic SQL queries to use parameterized statements or prepared statements, which prevent malicious SQL code from being executed. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization, output encoding, and least privilege database access controls can significantly reduce the impact of such vulnerabilities. The application should also implement proper error handling to prevent information disclosure and employ web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Regular security code reviews and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar injection flaws in other application components. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and intrusion detection systems to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's distinction from CVE-2008-2819 indicates that while both are SQL injection flaws, they affect different code paths within the BlognPlus application, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security testing across all application modules.