CVE-2008-3136 in AShop Deluxe
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in catalogue.php in AShop Deluxe 4.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-3136 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the AShop Deluxe 4.x e-commerce platform, specifically affecting the catalogue.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user-supplied input through the cat parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the application's database query execution flow, potentially compromising the entire backend database infrastructure.
This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89, which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL statements into an application's data processing logic. The technical implementation of this flaw demonstrates how insufficient input validation allows attackers to manipulate the database query structure by appending malicious SQL constructs to the cat parameter. The vulnerability occurs because the application directly incorporates user input into SQL queries without proper parameterization or escaping mechanisms, creating an exploitable pathway for unauthorized database access and manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected database server. This can result in complete database compromise, including data exfiltration, unauthorized data modification, user account manipulation, and potentially system escalation to gain further administrative privileges. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from any location without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for online commerce platforms handling sensitive customer information.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005, which covers application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting web application interfaces. Organizations running AShop Deluxe 4.x systems face significant risk as this vulnerability can be leveraged for persistent access to their database infrastructure. The impact is particularly severe for e-commerce platforms where customer data, transaction records, and business-critical information are stored in the affected database systems. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability as part of a broader attack surface assessment for web applications and implement comprehensive input validation measures.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-3136 should include immediate patching of the AShop Deluxe 4.x application to the latest available version that addresses this specific SQL injection vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries in the catalogue.php script would prevent the injection of malicious SQL code. Organizations should also deploy web application firewalls and implement database access controls to limit the potential impact of any successful exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other application components and maintain overall system security posture.