CVE-2008-4143 in Shopping Cart
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in category_search.php in RazorCommerce Shopping Cart allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/28/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-4143 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the RazorCommerce Shopping Cart platform's category_search.php script. This vulnerability specifically targets the id parameter, which serves as an entry point for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to the technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it represents an attack vector accessible from external networks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the category_search.php script directly incorporates user-supplied input from the id parameter into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. When an attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application's database processing layer interprets the injected SQL commands as legitimate instructions, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of database records, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges, create backdoors, or perform destructive operations on the underlying database infrastructure.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability are severe for organizations utilizing RazorCommerce Shopping Cart systems, as it provides remote attackers with unrestricted access to the application's database layer. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract customer information, payment details, and other sensitive business data stored within the system. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that malicious actors do not require physical access to the system or insider knowledge of internal network structures. This characteristic significantly increases the attack surface and makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where the shopping cart application is exposed to public internet access. The potential for data breach and regulatory compliance violations makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for e-commerce platforms handling sensitive customer information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-4143 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized query construction throughout the application codebase. Organizations must ensure that all user-supplied inputs are rigorously validated and sanitized before being processed by database engines. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be mandatory for all database interactions to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, the application should enforce proper access controls and implement input filtering mechanisms that reject suspicious characters and patterns commonly associated with SQL injection attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for and block suspicious database query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.