CVE-2008-6614 in IBD Micro CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in microcms-admin-login.php in Implied By Design (IBD) Micro CMS 3.5 (aka 0.3.5) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the administrators_username parameter (aka the Username field) or (2) the administrators_pass parameter (aka the Password field).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-6614 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the IBD Micro CMS 3.5 administrative login component. This vulnerability exists within the microcms-admin-login.php file and affects version 3.5 also known as 0.3.5 of the software. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the administrative authentication mechanism, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through two distinct attack vectors that target the administrative login form fields. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating the administrators_username parameter, which corresponds to the Username field in the login interface, or by manipulating the administrators_pass parameter, which maps to the Password field. Both parameters are directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses authentication mechanisms.
This vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides remote attackers with the ability to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database underlying the CMS. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, unauthorized access to administrative accounts, data theft, modification of content, and potentially full system compromise depending on the database permissions and underlying infrastructure. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects the core authentication mechanism, meaning attackers can bypass normal access controls and gain administrative privileges.
The attack surface is expanded by the fact that this vulnerability requires no prior authentication and can be exploited remotely, making it highly attractive to threat actors. The vulnerability is classified as a remote code execution vector through database manipulation, which aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1046 for network service scanning. Organizations using this vulnerable version of IBD Micro CMS face significant risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential system compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices and highlights the importance of implementing proper parameterized queries and input sanitization techniques. Mitigation efforts should focus on immediate patching of the affected software version, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting thorough security assessments of all database interactions within the application. Additionally, organizations should enforce principle of least privilege for database accounts and implement comprehensive monitoring for suspicious database access patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts.