CVE-2008-6461 in Ste Prayer2
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Random Prayer 2 (ste_prayer2) extension before 0.0.3 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/07/2017
The CVE-2008-6461 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Random Prayer 2 extension for TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 0.0.3 and exposes the system to remote code execution through unspecified attack vectors that manipulate database queries. The flaw resides in how the extension processes user input without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating opportunities for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database layer.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the extension's database interaction mechanisms. When users interact with the prayer randomization feature, the extension fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query strings. This allows attackers to craft malicious input that alters the intended query execution flow, potentially enabling data extraction, modification, or deletion operations. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and requires no special privileges to exploit, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that rely on database-driven content.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to TYPO3 installations using the affected extension. Attackers can leverage the SQL injection to access sensitive information stored in the database, including user credentials, content management data, and system configuration details. The impact extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation may enable attackers to escalate privileges, modify content, or even gain shell access to the underlying server. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple input points within the extension could be targeted, increasing the attack surface and making comprehensive protection challenging.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately upgrade to version 0.0.3 or later of the Random Prayer 2 extension to remediate the issue. In addition to patching, administrators should implement proper input validation mechanisms and parameterized queries throughout their TYPO3 installations. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving command and control communication, credential access, and privilege escalation through database manipulation. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though the primary remediation must focus on the specific extension update and input sanitization improvements.