CVE-2008-6338 in Wes Facilities
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the WEBERkommunal Facilities (wes_facilities) extension 2.0 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/28/2017
The CVE-2008-6338 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the WEBERkommunal Facilities extension version 2.0 for the TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw exists in how the wes_facilities extension processes user input, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted inputs that are not properly sanitized or validated.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database system. This occurs when user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into SQL query construction without adequate input validation or parameterization. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple entry points within the extension could be exploited, potentially including form submissions, URL parameters, or API endpoints that handle facility data management. Attackers can leverage this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the application environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it fundamentally undermines the integrity and confidentiality of the entire TYPO3 installation. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to all database information managed by the wes_facilities extension, potentially including user credentials, facility records, and other sensitive operational data. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on web-based facility management solutions. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6338 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected TYPO3 extension to version 2.1 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout their TYPO3 installations to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other extensions. Database access controls should be reviewed and hardened to limit the impact of potential exploitation, including implementing least privilege principles and monitoring database activities for suspicious queries. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, while regular security assessments of TYPO3 extensions should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party components and implementing robust security practices in web application development and deployment.