CVE-2008-6469 in PlainCart
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in PlainCart 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the p parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/04/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-6469 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the PlainCart e-commerce platform version 1.1.2. This security weakness specifically affects the index.php script where user input is improperly handled, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability manifests through the p parameter which serves as an entry point for attackers to inject malicious SQL code into the application's database layer. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses that occur when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw demonstrates a fundamental failure in input validation and output encoding practices that are essential for preventing malicious code execution in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database server. Remote attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive information including user credentials, customer data, and business-critical records stored within the database. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to carry out their attacks. This characteristic significantly increases the attack surface and potential damage scope, as malicious actors can target the vulnerable system from anywhere on the internet. The implications include complete database compromise, unauthorized data modification, and potential system-wide escalation of privileges that could lead to full system takeover. The vulnerability directly aligns with tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services and T1078 for valid accounts, as attackers can leverage this weakness to gain unauthorized access to database resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6469 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, specifically ensuring that all user-supplied data passed to database operations undergoes sanitization before processing. Organizations should implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent malicious SQL code from being executed as part of the database command. Additionally, input filtering should be enforced at multiple layers including application-level validation, web application firewalls, and database-level access controls. The implementation of the principle of least privilege should be enforced where database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions, preventing attackers from executing administrative database commands even if they successfully exploit the SQL injection vulnerability. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weaknesses, while maintaining up-to-date patch management procedures to ensure that known vulnerabilities are promptly addressed. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper security training for developers to understand secure coding practices and the potential consequences of inadequate input handling in web applications.