CVE-2008-7114 in iFdate
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in members_search.php in iFusion Services iFdate 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the name field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2024
The CVE-2008-7114 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the iFusion Services iFdate 2.0.3 software suite that exposes remote attackers to unauthorized command execution capabilities. This vulnerability specifically targets the members_search.php component where user input is improperly validated and directly incorporated into SQL query constructions without adequate sanitization measures. The affected parameter is the name field which serves as the primary attack vector for malicious actors seeking to manipulate the underlying database operations.
This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and proper parameterization in database query execution, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the name field parameter. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution vector means that unauthorized users can exploit this weakness from any network location without requiring local system access or authentication credentials.
The operational impact of CVE-2008-7114 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user information, modify database records, create new user accounts with elevated privileges, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database server. The consequences include unauthorized data access, data corruption, loss of system integrity, and potential escalation to full system compromise depending on the database server's configuration and the attacker's privileges.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized query approaches to prevent malicious SQL code injection. Organizations should apply the vendor-provided patch or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of iFdate as soon as possible. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization measures including whitelisting of acceptable characters, length restrictions, and thorough parameter validation can significantly reduce the attack surface. Network segmentation and database access controls should be enforced to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and code reviews to identify similar weaknesses in other application components, aligning with ATT&CK framework techniques that emphasize credential access and execution through database manipulation.