CVE-2008-6950 in Bankoi WebHosting Control Panel
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.asp in Bankoi WebHosting Control Panel 1.20 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username or (2) password field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-6950 represents a critical security flaw in the Bankoi WebHosting Control Panel version 1.20, specifically affecting the login.asp component. This issue manifests as multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities that arise from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the authentication mechanism. The vulnerability impacts two primary user input fields: username and password, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries through crafted input sequences.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of SQL query structures within the login.asp script. When user credentials are submitted through the web interface, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize the input values before incorporating them into database queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that can alter the intended query execution flow. The CWE-89 classification applies directly to this vulnerability, as it represents an improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, commonly referred to as SQL injection. The attack vector operates entirely through HTTP requests, making it accessible to remote adversaries without requiring local system access or elevated privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as successful exploitation can enable attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database server. This capability opens doors to data theft, database modification, user account compromise, and potential privilege escalation within the hosting environment. Attackers could extract sensitive information including user credentials, database schemas, and potentially gain access to other systems within the hosting infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the core authentication functionality, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone with access to the web interface, regardless of their legitimate authorization status.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it targets a publicly accessible web application component. The attack surface is minimal and requires only basic web application exploitation knowledge, making it particularly dangerous in environments where such control panels are exposed to the internet. Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection, input validation and sanitization at multiple layers, and regular security assessments of web applications. Additionally, the vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper application security testing, including penetration testing and code review processes, to identify and remediate such flaws before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of critical administrative interfaces to unauthorized users.