CVE-2008-5800 in Fsmi People
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Wir ber uns [sic] (fsmi_people) extension 0.0.24 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/06/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-5800 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Wir ber uns extension for TYPO3 content management system. This particular extension, known as fsmi_people version 0.0.24 and earlier, contains a security weakness that enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries through unspecified input vectors. The flaw resides in how the extension processes user-supplied data, creating opportunities for malicious actors to inject unauthorized SQL commands into the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a code injection technique where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The vulnerability affects the TYPO3 platform's extension architecture, specifically targeting the way the fsmi_people module handles data inputs that are subsequently processed within database operations. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even gain complete control over the affected database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it provides attackers with potential access to all data stored within the TYPO3 database. This includes user credentials, content management information, and potentially sensitive organizational data that may be stored in the system. The remote execution capability means that attackers do not need physical access to the server, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. The vulnerability's presence in the fsmi_people extension suggests that organizations using TYPO3 with this specific module are at risk, especially those that have not implemented proper input validation or database access controls.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest version of the fsmi_people extension where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries, and applying database access controls to limit the privileges of database accounts used by the TYPO3 application. Additionally, network segmentation and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to monitor for suspicious database access patterns. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services, while the use of SQL injection techniques aligns with T1071.501 for application layer protocols. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other extensions and components of the TYPO3 platform, as this represents a common attack vector that has been prevalent in web application security for many years.