CVE-2008-6262 in SaturnCMS
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in lib/url/meta_url.php in SaturnCMS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the URL to the translate function. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-6262 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the SaturnCMS content management system, specifically affecting the lib/url/meta_url.php component. This vulnerability exposes the system to remote code execution attacks through manipulation of the URL parameter that invokes the translate function. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and proper parameter sanitization, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands directly into the database query execution chain. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the translate function processes URL parameters without adequate sanitization measures, creating an attack surface where malicious SQL payloads can be executed within the database context. Attackers can exploit this by crafting specially formatted URLs that contain SQL injection sequences, which then get processed by the vulnerable meta_url.php script. The attack vector operates entirely through HTTP requests, requiring no local system access or authentication, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications. This weakness enables adversaries to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion, potentially compromising the entire CMS infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to escalate privileges within the database environment and potentially gain access to sensitive user information, configuration data, and application logic. The remote exploit nature means that attackers can target vulnerable systems from anywhere on the internet, without requiring physical access or prior authentication. This vulnerability directly impacts the CIA triad by compromising confidentiality through unauthorized data access, integrity through potential data modification or deletion, and availability through possible system disruption. Organizations running affected SaturnCMS versions face significant risk of complete system compromise, data breaches, and potential regulatory compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6262 should focus on immediate patch application from the vendor if available, followed by input validation implementation using parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth layers. Security teams should implement proper access controls and database user privilege management to limit the impact of successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices such as those recommended in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, particularly regarding input validation and output encoding. Organizations should also conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify similar weaknesses in their web applications and ensure proper security controls are in place to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities.