CVE-2009-1034 in Tasklist
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Tasklist module 5.x-1.x before 5.x-1.3 and 5.x-2.x before 5.x-2.0-alpha1, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via values in the URI.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2018
The CVE-2009-1034 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the tasklist module for the drupal content management system. This vulnerability specifically affects versions 5.x-1.x prior to 5.x-1.3 and 5.x-2.x prior to 5.x-2.0-alpha1, creating a significant security risk for any drupal installation utilizing this module. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the module's handling of uri parameters, which directly translates to a severe compromise of database integrity and system confidentiality.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data from uri parameters is directly incorporated into sql query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. This design flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands through carefully crafted uri values, effectively bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited remotely without requiring any special privileges or authentication credentials, making it particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web environments. According to the common weakness enumeration standard CWE-89, this represents a classic sql injection vulnerability where untrusted data flows directly into sql command execution contexts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it enables full database compromise and potential system control. Attackers can execute commands such as data extraction, modification, or deletion, potentially leading to complete system takeover. The vulnerability affects not just the tasklist module itself but the entire drupal installation, as the compromised database access can be leveraged to escalate privileges and access other system components. This represents a critical threat vector within the attack chain defined by the mitre attack framework, specifically mapping to techniques involving sql injection and privilege escalation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2009-1034 require immediate patching of affected drupal installations to versions containing the security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation at all entry points, particularly for uri parameters and user-supplied data. The use of prepared statements and parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring. Additionally, network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify and remediate similar issues in other modules and components of the drupal ecosystem. The vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping all third-party modules updated and following secure coding practices that prevent injection flaws at the development stage.