CVE-2008-6088 in Com Joomtracker
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Joomtracker (com_joomtracker) 1.01 module for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a tordetails action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/07/2024
The CVE-2008-6088 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Joomtracker component version 1.01 for the Joomla content management system. This vulnerability specifically targets the tordetails action within the index.php file, where the id parameter is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization. The flaw exists in the component's handling of user-supplied data, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to manipulate the underlying database queries. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, making it a well-documented and severe security weakness in web application development practices.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the component's failure to properly escape or validate the id parameter before incorporating it into sql queries. When a malicious user submits a crafted id value containing sql payload characters, the application processes this input directly within the database query execution context. This lack of proper input sanitization enables attackers to inject arbitrary sql commands that execute with the privileges of the web application's database user. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates through the standard web interface without requiring authentication, making it accessible to any remote attacker with knowledge of the vulnerable component's path.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive information from the database including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. The vulnerability also enables more severe attacks such as data modification, deletion, or even complete database compromise. In a typical joomla environment, this could result in unauthorized access to user accounts, modification of content, and potential establishment of persistent backdoors. The attack surface is further expanded as the vulnerability affects the entire joomla installation where the component is deployed, potentially compromising multiple sites if the same vulnerable component is used across different installations.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the ATT&CK framework, specifically under the techniques related to sql injection and credential access. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of known vulnerabilities and T1078 for valid accounts usage once credentials are obtained through data extraction. Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected Joomtracker component to version 1.02 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization measures. Additionally, implementing proper web application firewalls, input validation rules, and database query parameterization techniques can provide defense in depth. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify other potentially vulnerable components within their joomla installations and ensure proper network segmentation to limit the impact of successful exploitation attempts.