CVE-2008-3772 in Videosharing
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in categories_portal.php in Pars4u Videosharing 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-3772 represents a critical sql injection flaw in the Pars4u Videosharing 1 software suite, specifically within the categories_portal.php component. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The affected parameter cat_id serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands that bypass authentication mechanisms and potentially compromise the entire database infrastructure.
This sql injection vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection attacks where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql command strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw demonstrates a fundamental lack of input validation and output encoding practices that are essential for preventing malicious data injection attacks. The vulnerability exists due to the application's failure to implement proper parameterized queries or input sanitization techniques, creating an exploitable condition where attacker-controlled data can modify the intended sql query execution flow.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it enables full database compromise through remote execution of arbitrary sql commands. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user information, modify database records, create new administrative accounts, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the internet without requiring local access or prior authentication, making it particularly dangerous for web applications. This vulnerability directly aligns with the attack technique T1071.004 from the attack tactic T1071 which covers application layer protocol communication and specifically targets sql injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The primary fix involves implementing proper parameterized queries or prepared statements for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into sql command strings. Additionally, input validation should be strengthened to reject or sanitize any characters that could be used for sql injection attempts, including single quotes, semicolons, and comment markers. The application should also implement proper output encoding when displaying database results to prevent secondary injection scenarios. Security best practices recommend implementing least privilege database access, regular security code reviews, and maintaining up-to-date security patches to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in the future. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to established security frameworks such as the owasp top ten project which consistently ranks sql injection among the most critical web application security risks.