CVE-2008-5223 in Commerce
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Airvae Commerce 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-5223 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Airvae Commerce 3.0 e-commerce platform, specifically affecting the index.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of the pid parameter, which serves as a product identifier within the application's web interface. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate the database queries executed by the application through crafted input values, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or complete system compromise.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The technical implementation of this flaw demonstrates how the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. When the pid parameter is processed, the application directly concatenates user-supplied values into SQL statements without adequate validation or parameterization, creating an exploitable condition that allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code.
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 underlying database server. This could result in unauthorized data retrieval, modification, or deletion of critical business information including customer records, product catalogs, pricing data, and potentially administrative credentials. The remote nature of the attack means that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring local system access or authentication, making it particularly dangerous for online commerce platforms that handle sensitive transactional data.
Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically under the technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, which encompasses attacks targeting web applications through SQL injection vectors. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, as attackers may use DNS-based exfiltration techniques to extract data from compromised databases. Organizations operating Airvae Commerce 3.0 systems should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. Additionally, comprehensive database access controls and regular security audits should be implemented to detect and prevent unauthorized database access attempts. The remediation process should involve thorough code review of all input handling mechanisms and implementation of proper input sanitization techniques to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future.