CVE-2008-5838 in E-shop Shopping Cart
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in search_results.php in E-Php Scripts E-Shop (aka E-Php Shopping Cart) Shopping Cart Script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2024
The CVE-2008-5838 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the E-Php Scripts E-Shop shopping cart system, specifically within the search_results.php script. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The affected cid parameter serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands that can be executed within the database context of the vulnerable application.
This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category of CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. The flaw exists due to the application's failure to implement proper parameterized queries or input sanitization techniques when processing the cid parameter from user requests. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious input that bypasses normal input validation, enabling them to manipulate the underlying sql queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary database commands with the privileges of the web application's database user. This can result in complete database compromise, including unauthorized data modification, deletion of critical records, extraction of sensitive customer information, and potential escalation to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the e-commerce platform's data infrastructure, potentially leading to significant financial losses and reputational damage for affected organizations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-5838 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. Organizations should enforce strict input sanitization techniques, implement proper escape sequence handling for database queries, and utilize prepared statements or stored procedures to prevent sql injection attacks. Additionally, regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The attack surface can be reduced by implementing web application firewalls and input validation rules that specifically target sql injection patterns, while also ensuring that database users have minimal required privileges to limit potential damage from successful attacks.