CVE-2009-1585 in TemaTres
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TemaTres 1.031, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id_correo_electronico and (2) id_password parameters to login.php. 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 • 09/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-1585 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in TemaTres version 1.031 that directly compromises database security through improper input validation. This vulnerability specifically targets the login.php script and affects authentication mechanisms when the PHP configuration parameter magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, creating a dangerous attack surface for remote threat actors. The flaw manifests through two distinct parameter vectors: id_correo_electronico and id_password, which are processed without adequate sanitization or validation, allowing malicious input to be interpreted as executable SQL commands rather than simple data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows a classic SQL injection attack pattern where attacker-controlled input bypasses normal input validation procedures to manipulate database queries. When magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, PHP does not automatically escape special characters in GET, POST, and COOKIE data, leaving the application vulnerable to malicious SQL payloads. The id_correo_electronico and id_password parameters serve as entry points where an attacker can inject SQL code that gets executed within the database context, potentially enabling full database access, data exfiltration, or privilege escalation. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands as a fundamental weakness in software security.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could result in complete system compromise through database-level attacks. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user credentials, personal information, or administrative access details stored in the database. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for web applications exposed to public internet access. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, which describes methods used to exploit weaknesses in externally accessible applications.
Organizations utilizing TemaTres 1.031 should immediately implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. The primary remediation involves enabling proper input validation and output escaping mechanisms within the application code, specifically around the login.php script parameters. Implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries would effectively neutralize the SQL injection threat by separating SQL command structure from data content. Additionally, configuring PHP with magic_quotes_gpc enabled or implementing custom input sanitization routines provides immediate protection. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while regular security audits and penetration testing help identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper database access controls, particularly when dealing with authentication systems that handle sensitive user credentials and personal information.