CVE-2008-6692 in Pd Trainingcourses
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Diocese of Portsmouth Training Courses (pd_trainingcourses) extension 0.1.1 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/09/2017
The CVE-2008-6692 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the pd_trainingcourses extension version 0.1.1 for the TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability exposes the diocese of portsmouth training courses module to remote exploitation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the extension's codebase, creating an attack surface where malicious sql payloads can be injected through unspecified input vectors. The affected extension appears to process user-supplied data without proper parameterization or filtering, enabling an attacker to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with common sql injection patterns where user-controllable variables are directly concatenated into sql statements without appropriate sanitization. This flaw typically occurs when the application fails to distinguish between executable sql code and user input data, creating opportunities for attackers to inject malicious sql fragments that can alter database operations. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-89 indicates it falls within the well-established category of sql injection weaknesses that have been extensively documented in cybersecurity literature and threat intelligence reports. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations on the target database.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-6692 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database compromise and potential system infiltration. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, training course data, and potentially system configuration details. The attack surface is particularly concerning for the diocese of portsmouth as it affects their training course management system, which may contain personal information of participants, administrative data, and educational records. Depending on the database permissions and system architecture, attackers might gain the ability to escalate privileges, create backdoors, or establish persistent access to the compromised system. This vulnerability also represents a potential entry point for broader network infiltration attacks, as database compromise often provides attackers with additional attack vectors.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6692 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected TYPO3 extension to version 0.1.2 or later, which would contain the necessary sql injection防护 mechanisms. Organizations should implement input validation and sanitization at multiple layers including application code, database level, and web application firewalls to prevent malicious sql payloads from reaching the database engine. The implementation of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent direct sql command concatenation. Network segmentation and access control measures should be strengthened to limit database access to only authorized applications and users. Additionally, comprehensive logging and monitoring of sql queries should be implemented to detect and respond to potential exploitation attempts, following best practices outlined in the mitre attack framework for identifying and mitigating sql injection threats. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader TYPO3 installation and related systems.