CVE-2008-6250 in Web Blogger
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Comdev Web Blogger 4.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the arcmonth parameter to a blog page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2024
The CVE-2008-6250 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw discovered in Comdev Web Blogger version 4.1.3 and earlier systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the arcmonth parameter within blog pages, creating an exploitable entry point for remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's parameter processing logic, allowing malicious actors to inject sql payloads through the arcmonth parameter.
This vulnerability operates under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which classifies sql injection as a fundamental flaw in application security where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization. The attack vector leverages the application's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input from the arcmonth parameter, which is typically used to filter blog posts by month. When an attacker submits malicious sql code through this parameter, the application processes it directly within the sql execution context, enabling complete database compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with full control over the affected database system. Remote attackers can execute destructive operations including data modification, deletion, or unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the blog's database. The vulnerability affects not only the blog content itself but potentially exposes user credentials, personal information, and other confidential data that may be stored in the same database. Additionally, successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges, create backdoors, or use the compromised system as a pivot point for further attacks within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6250 should prioritize immediate patching of the Comdev Web Blogger application to version 4.1.4 or later, which includes proper input validation and sanitization routines. Organizations should implement proper parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent sql injection attacks, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into sql commands. Input validation should be enforced at multiple layers including application level, web application firewalls, and database level controls. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. The mitigation approach aligns with the attack technique T1071.004 from the ATT&CK framework which focuses on application layer protocol manipulation, emphasizing the importance of secure coding practices and proper input handling in web applications.