CVE-2008-5766 in Faupload
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in download.php in Farsi Script Faupload allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/18/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-5766 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the faupload script's download.php component, specifically targeting the id parameter. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a persistent security weakness allowing attackers to manipulate database queries through untrusted input. The affected farsi script faupload system processes user-supplied identifiers without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking unauthorized database access.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers provide specially crafted input through the id parameter in download.php, which then gets directly incorporated into sql query constructions without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. This allows threat actors to inject malicious sql code that executes with the privileges of the database user associated with the faupload application. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and proper database query parameterization, which are fundamental security practices recommended by the open web application security project owasp and the center for internet security cisc.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can enable attackers to perform complete database compromise including data modification, deletion, and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the faupload system. Attackers may leverage this weakness to escalate privileges, extract confidential user data, modify database content, or even establish persistent backdoors within the affected system. The vulnerability affects systems where the faupload script is deployed, potentially compromising entire web applications that rely on the underlying database infrastructure for content delivery and user management functions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-5766 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the faupload application. Security measures must include immediate patching of the affected version, implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, and comprehensive input sanitization routines that reject or escape potentially malicious characters. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls waf rules specifically targeting sql injection patterns, conducting regular security code reviews, and establishing proper database access controls to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adheres to the principle of least privilege as outlined in various cybersecurity frameworks including the mitre attack framework where such vulnerabilities typically map to initial access and execution techniques.