CVE-2008-5955 in Webboard
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in show.php in Wbstreet (aka PHPSTREET Webboard) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-5955 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Wbstreet webboard version 1.0, specifically affecting the show.php script. This vulnerability resides in the web application's handling of user input parameters, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries. The affected parameter is the 'id' parameter, which is processed without proper input validation or sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the query execution flow.
This SQL injection vulnerability operates through the principle of improper input handling where the application directly incorporates user-supplied data into SQL statements without adequate escaping or parameterization. The flaw is classified under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities, and aligns with the ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. When an attacker submits malicious input through the id parameter, the web application treats this input as part of the SQL command rather than as data, enabling the execution of unauthorized database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it grants remote attackers complete control over the database operations performed by the web application. Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands including data retrieval, modification, deletion, or even database schema manipulation. This capability allows for full data compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive information, potential privilege escalation within the database, and in some cases, the ability to escalate the attack to compromise the underlying server infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the web application's data resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-5955 should prioritize immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries. The most effective remediation involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries with proper input sanitization for all database interactions. The application should implement strict input validation to reject or sanitize any input containing SQL metacharacters or patterns. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the web application have minimal required permissions. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, with the implementation of automated security testing tools to prevent such issues in future development cycles.