CVE-2008-6696 in toto
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Fussballtippspiel (toto) 0.1.1 and earlier extension for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/05/2018
The CVE-2008-6696 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the Fussballtippspiel (toto) extension version 0.1.1 and earlier for the TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability resides within the extension's handling of user input parameters that are directly incorporated into SQL query constructions without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate database queries through unspecified input vectors, potentially allowing full database compromise and unauthorized data access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and query construction practices within the TYPO3 extension. When user-supplied parameters are concatenated directly into SQL statements rather than being properly parameterized or escaped, attackers can inject malicious SQL code that alters the intended query execution flow. This typically occurs when the extension fails to implement proper prepared statement usage or input sanitization mechanisms that would prevent malicious payload injection. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized administrative access. Remote attackers could potentially extract sensitive user data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the TYPO3 environment. Given that TYPO3 is a widely deployed CMS platform, the exploitation of this vulnerability could affect numerous websites and organizations that rely on the Fussballtippspiel extension for football betting or prediction functionality. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it allows for arbitrary SQL command execution, providing attackers with extensive control over the underlying database infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6696 require immediate patching of the affected Fussballtippspiel extension to version 0.1.2 or later, which contains the necessary input validation and parameterization fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures, including the adoption of prepared statements and parameterized queries for all database interactions. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, though they should not replace proper code-level fixes. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar issues in other extensions and custom code modules. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploiting SQL injection flaws, emphasizing the need for proper input validation and secure coding practices to prevent such attacks. System administrators should also implement database access logging and monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain comprehensive backup strategies to ensure rapid recovery from successful attacks.