CVE-2008-6796 in Pre Real Estate Listings
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in manager/login.php in Pre Projects Pre Real Estate Listings allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username1 parameter (aka the Admin field or Username field).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/10/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-6796 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Pre Projects Pre Real Estate Listings web application. This vulnerability specifically affects the manager/login.php script where user input is improperly validated and sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The vulnerability manifests through the username1 parameter, which serves as the administrative login field or username input mechanism, making it a prime target for malicious exploitation attempts.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter handling within the web application's authentication mechanism. When administrators or unauthorized users submit data through the username1 field, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize special characters that could alter the intended SQL query structure. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed within the database context, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates significant security risks for real estate listing platforms that rely on the Pre Projects Pre Real Estate Listings software. Attackers can exploit this weakness to extract confidential data including user credentials, property listings, customer information, and potentially gain administrative privileges within the system. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the server or network to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous for online applications. According to CWE classification, this represents a CWE-89 SQL Injection vulnerability, which is categorized under the broader weakness of inadequate input validation and improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands.
The exploitation of this vulnerability aligns with several ATT&CK framework techniques including T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol DNS. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform data manipulation, information gathering, and privilege escalation activities. The vulnerability's presence in the login authentication mechanism specifically targets T1078 Valid Accounts and T1566 Phishing techniques, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized administrative access and subsequent lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6796 should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. The application code must be reviewed to ensure all user inputs are properly sanitized and validated before being processed. Input validation should include character set restrictions, length limitations, and regular expression matching to prevent malicious payloads from being executed. Additionally, implementing proper access controls, database query logging, and intrusion detection systems can help identify and prevent exploitation attempts. The remediation process should also include updating to patched versions of the Pre Projects Pre Real Estate Listings software, as vendors typically release security patches for such vulnerabilities. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to limit access to administrative interfaces, reducing the attack surface for this type of vulnerability. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in their web applications and maintain up-to-date vulnerability management processes.