CVE-2008-6371 in Membership Manager Pro
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in login.asp in Ocean12 Membership Manager Pro allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username (Username parameter).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/11/2024
The CVE-2008-6371 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the ocean12 membership manager pro application that specifically targets the login.asp component. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the authentication process, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries through the username parameter. The flaw exists in the application's handling of user credentials during the login phase, where the Username parameter is directly incorporated into sql statements without adequate protection mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits maliciously crafted input through the username field in the login.asp page. The application fails to properly escape or parameterize the input before incorporating it into sql queries, allowing attackers to inject additional sql commands that can manipulate the database behavior. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, and represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's data validation and query construction processes. The attack vector is remote and does not require authentication, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from any network location.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized access to user accounts. Successful exploitation can enable attackers to extract sensitive user data including passwords, personal information, and membership details stored in the database. Additionally, attackers may be able to modify or delete user records, escalate privileges within the system, or even execute administrative commands that could compromise the entire membership management infrastructure. The vulnerability essentially provides a backdoor into the database layer of the application, potentially allowing for complete system compromise and data exfiltration. This aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack pattern taxonomy under the category of database injection attacks and can be classified as a persistent threat that undermines the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The most effective remediation involves replacing direct string concatenation of user input with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate the sql command structure from the data being processed. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures, including character filtering and length restrictions on username fields, to prevent malicious payloads from being processed. Additionally, the application should be updated to use modern security frameworks and libraries that provide built-in protection against sql injection attacks. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system, while proper access controls and database permissions should be implemented to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of adhering to secure coding practices and following industry standards such as the owasp top ten and iso 27001 security requirements to prevent such critical flaws from being introduced into applications during the development lifecycle.