CVE-2008-4782 in AIOCP
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in public/code/cp_polls_results.php in All In One Control Panel (AIOCP) 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the poll_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/09/2024
The CVE-2008-4782 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the All In One Control Panel version 1.4, specifically affecting the public/code/cp_polls_results.php script. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation mechanisms. The flaw manifests when the poll_id parameter is processed without adequate sanitization, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution flow. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities that occur when untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. When the poll_id parameter is passed to the cp_polls_results.php script, the application directly concatenates this input into SQL statements without appropriate filtering or sanitization. This creates an exploitable condition where attackers can manipulate the SQL query structure by injecting malicious SQL syntax, potentially bypassing authentication mechanisms, extracting sensitive data, or even modifying database contents. The remote nature of this vulnerability means that attackers do not require local system access or credentials to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potential full database compromise capabilities. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to all poll-related data, user credentials stored in the database, and potentially sensitive system information. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire All In One Control Panel installation, as it allows attackers to manipulate the underlying database structure and content. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK framework's technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation, where adversaries exploit weaknesses in application code to gain unauthorized access to data repositories.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-4782 should focus on immediate input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations must implement proper input sanitization measures, including the use of prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves validating all user inputs against expected data types and ranges, implementing proper escape sequences for special characters, and ensuring that database connections use appropriate privilege levels with minimal required permissions. Additionally, regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this flaw demonstrates a pattern of insufficient input validation that may exist elsewhere in the codebase. The vulnerability underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to the principle of least privilege when designing and implementing web applications.