CVE-2008-5775 in Apertoblog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in categories.php in Aperto Blog 0.1.1 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-2008-5775 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Aperto Blog content management system version 0.1.1. This vulnerability specifically affects the categories.php script which processes user input through the id parameter without proper sanitization or validation. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database layer, potentially compromising the entire system. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation practices where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql query constructions without appropriate escaping or parameterization techniques.
This sql injection vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection attacks. The attack vector operates through the web application's user interface where an attacker can manipulate the id parameter to inject malicious sql payloads. When the application processes this parameter, it fails to properly escape special sql characters or employ prepared statements, allowing the injected commands to execute within the database context. The vulnerability exists because the developers did not implement proper input sanitization or utilize secure coding practices that would prevent malicious data from being interpreted as sql code rather than simple data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Remote attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive data from the database including user credentials, personal information, and application configuration details. Beyond data exfiltration, attackers can modify or delete database records, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability also enables privilege escalation attacks where attackers might gain administrative access to the blog system. Additionally, the compromised system could serve as a launching point for further attacks within the network infrastructure, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where blog systems may be interconnected with other applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-5775 should focus on immediate remediation through proper input validation and parameterized queries. The most effective approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, ensuring that user input is treated as data rather than executable code. Input sanitization should be enforced at multiple levels including application layer validation and database level escaping mechanisms. Security patches should be applied immediately to upgrade to patched versions of Aperto Blog, as the vulnerability affects an older version of the software. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though they should not be relied upon as the sole mitigation strategy. Regular security audits and code reviews should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application stack, aligning with the mitre ATT&CK framework's emphasis on command and control through database exploitation techniques. Organizations should also implement proper database access controls and monitoring to detect unauthorized database activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.