CVE-2008-3345 in EasyE-Cards
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in staticpages/easyecards/index.php in MyioSoft EasyE-Cards 3.5 trial edition (tr) and 3.10a, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sid parameter in a pickup action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/03/2025
This vulnerability exists in the MyioSoft EasyE-Cards 3.5 trial edition and 3.10a web application where the staticpages/easyecards/index.php script fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The flaw specifically affects systems where the PHP configuration parameter magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, which removes the automatic escaping of special characters that would normally protect against injection attacks. When an attacker submits a malicious value through the sid parameter during a pickup action, the application directly includes this unvalidated input into database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating a classic SQL injection vector.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a failure in input validation and output encoding practices that aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws. The vulnerability operates at the application layer where user-supplied data flows directly into database execution contexts without adequate protection mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious SQL payloads in the sid parameter that manipulate the intended database query structure, potentially allowing them to extract, modify, or delete sensitive data from the underlying database. The attack requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive user information or business-critical data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to escalate privileges within the application's database environment. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this represents a technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to gain unauthorized access to backend systems. The vulnerability enables attackers to potentially execute arbitrary database commands, which could lead to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, or even serve as a foothold for further lateral movement within network infrastructure. Organizations running affected versions of EasyE-Cards face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations, particularly in environments where personal or financial information is stored.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The most effective immediate fix involves updating the application code to use prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, organizations should ensure that magic_quotes_gpc is enabled or implement comprehensive input sanitization at the application level, as the vulnerability specifically requires this configuration to be disabled. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls, input filtering mechanisms, and regular security audits to detect and prevent similar vulnerabilities. The patching process should prioritize updating to the latest stable version of EasyE-Cards or implementing custom security measures that address the root cause of the input validation failure. Organizations should also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify other potential SQL injection points within their web applications, as this represents a common pattern in legacy web development practices that often lack proper security controls.