CVE-2008-4468 in Share Zone
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in view_news.php in Vastal I-Tech Share Zone allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-4468 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Vastal I-Tech Share Zone web application, specifically affecting the view_news.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user-supplied input through the id 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 path, potentially compromising the entire backend database system.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The technical implementation of this flaw demonstrates a classic case of improper input validation where the application directly incorporates user-provided data into SQL queries without appropriate escaping or parameterization. The id parameter in view_news.php serves as the attack vector, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input sequences that bypass normal input filtering mechanisms.
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 level of access enables comprehensive database manipulation including data extraction, modification, deletion, and potentially even administrative privileges escalation. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain persistent access to sensitive information, manipulate content, or establish backdoor access points within the application infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted system according to the CIA triad principles.
Security professionals should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability, beginning with immediate input validation and parameterized query implementation. The recommended remediation approach includes adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization routines, output encoding, and least privilege database access controls can significantly reduce the attack surface. According to ATT&CK framework technique T1190, this vulnerability aligns with remote code execution capabilities through database manipulation, making it a critical target for immediate remediation. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security testing including penetration testing and code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across their application portfolio, particularly focusing on legacy systems that may contain similar input handling flaws.