CVE-2008-5004 in Bloggie Lite
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in genscode.php in myWebland Bloggie Lite 0.0.2 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted cookie.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/10/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2008-5004 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the myWebland Bloggie Lite 0.0.2 beta blogging platform. This vulnerability specifically affects the genscode.php script which processes user input through HTTP cookies, creating an attack vector that enables remote code execution through maliciously crafted database queries. The flaw resides in the improper handling of user-supplied data within the application's cookie processing mechanism, allowing attackers to manipulate the underlying SQL database queries executed by the web application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user input received through HTTP cookies before incorporating it into SQL query construction. When a user visits a page or interacts with the blog system, the genscode.php script reads cookie values and directly concatenates them into database queries without adequate validation or parameterization. This primitive input handling approach violates fundamental security principles and creates a direct pathway for attackers to inject malicious SQL syntax into the database layer. The vulnerability maps directly to CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection flaws as weaknesses that occur when untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to systems running the affected Bloggie Lite version as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract sensitive data such as user credentials, personal information, or administrative access details from the database. The impact extends beyond simple data theft, as malicious actors could potentially modify or delete database records, create new administrative accounts, or even escalate privileges within the database system. This vulnerability essentially provides attackers with a backdoor into the application's data layer, making it a prime target for exploitation in automated attack campaigns targeting vulnerable web applications.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with several techniques documented in the ATT&CK framework under the Execution and Credential Access domains. Specifically, the attack pattern follows T1059.008 for command and scripting interpreter usage and T1566 for social engineering tactics that might be used to deliver the malicious cookies. The vulnerability also represents a classic example of how insufficient input validation can lead to privilege escalation and data compromise. Organizations running affected systems should implement immediate mitigations including patching the application to version 0.0.2 final or later, implementing proper input sanitization mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block SQL injection attempts. Additionally, the vulnerability underscores the importance of following secure coding practices such as parameterized queries and input validation as recommended in OWASP Top Ten security guidelines to prevent similar issues in future development cycles.