CVE-2008-3498 in Com Netinvoice
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the nBill (com_netinvoice) component 1.2.0 SP1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter in an orders action to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/30/2024
The CVE-2008-3498 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the nBill component version 1.2.0 SP1 for Joomla web applications. The flaw exists in the handling of user input parameters, particularly the cid parameter, which is processed through the orders action in the index.php file. This vulnerability demonstrates a classic improper input validation issue that has been classified under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate the cid parameter in the orders action URL to inject malicious SQL code. The vulnerability stems from the component's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. When an attacker crafts a malicious cid parameter value containing SQL payload, the component processes this input directly within the SQL execution context, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary database commands. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1213.002 for data from databases, as it enables unauthorized access to backend database systems and potential data exfiltration or manipulation.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-3498 is severe and multifaceted, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control over the affected Joomla installations running the vulnerable nBill component version, making it particularly dangerous as it could impact numerous websites simultaneously. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require local system access, making it an attractive target for widespread automated attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-3498 should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable nBill component to version 1.2.0 SP2 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout their Joomla! installations to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other components. Database access controls should be enforced through proper privilege management, ensuring that web application accounts have minimal required permissions. Network-based mitigations such as web application firewalls can provide additional protection layers, though they should not replace proper code-level fixes. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate SQL injection attempts, and regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across all web application components. The vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping content management systems and third-party components updated, as this issue was resolved in subsequent releases of the nBill component.