CVE-2009-0337 in BlogIt!
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.asp in Katy Whitton BlogIt! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) month and (2) year parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/22/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-0337 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Katy Whitton BlogIt! blogging platform, specifically affecting the index.asp component. This vulnerability manifests through the manipulation of two distinct input parameters namely month and year which are processed without adequate sanitization or validation. The attack vector allows remote adversaries to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database layer through these parameters, potentially compromising the entire backend database infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a severe input validation flaw where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The flaw operates by accepting user-supplied input for month and year parameters and subsequently incorporating this data into sql query construction without appropriate filtering mechanisms. This creates an environment where attackers can manipulate the sql execution flow by injecting malicious sql syntax that alters the intended query behavior.
From an operational perspective this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing the BlogIt! platform, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database. Attackers might gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, modify or delete database records, escalate privileges, or potentially establish persistent access through database backdoors. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system and can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet.
The impact extends beyond simple data compromise as sql injection vulnerabilities often provide attackers with a foundation for further exploitation within the network infrastructure. According to the attack technique framework, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1046 which involves network service scanning and exploitation. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation, employ parameterized queries, and establish proper database access controls to mitigate this risk. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in legacy applications that may not have been updated with modern security practices. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input sanitization and proper application security design principles that remain relevant in contemporary cybersecurity practices.