CVE-2008-4516 in galerie
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in galerie.php in Galerie 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pic parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/06/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-4516 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the galerie.php script of the Galerie 3.2 web application. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user-supplied input through the pic parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation measures. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database query execution flow, potentially enabling full database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability affects the core gallery functionality where user input is directly concatenated into sql queries without proper parameterization or input filtering mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard sql injection attack patterns where an attacker crafts malicious input containing sql payload within the pic parameter. When the galerie.php script processes this input, it fails to properly escape or validate the user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. This creates an environment where sql commands can be executed with the privileges of the database user account that the web application uses to connect to the database. The vulnerability specifically demonstrates poor input validation practices and lacks proper sql query parameterization techniques that would normally prevent such injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential lateral movement within network environments. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user data, modify or delete database records, and potentially escalate privileges to gain administrative access to the underlying database system. The vulnerability also poses significant risks to business continuity as it could lead to data loss, unauthorized modifications, and potential regulatory compliance violations. Organizations using this vulnerable version of Galerie would face increased risk of data breaches and could be subject to legal and financial consequences from security incidents.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-4516 should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable application to the latest secure version that addresses the sql injection flaw. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures at all entry points where user data is processed, including the pic parameter in this case. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent sql injection vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and database access controls should be reviewed to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws and may be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploit public-facing application, emphasizing the need for proper input validation and secure coding practices in web application development.