CVE-2009-1910 in RTWebalbum
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in RTWebalbum 1.0.462 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the AlbumId parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-1910 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the RTWebalbum 1.0.462 web application, specifically affecting the index.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user-supplied input through the AlbumId parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation measures. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the application's database query execution pipeline, potentially compromising the entire backend database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries. When the AlbumId parameter is submitted through the index.php script, the application directly concatenates this input into database queries without appropriate input validation or sanitization techniques. This primitive approach to input handling creates an exploitable entry point where attackers can manipulate the SQL execution flow by injecting malicious SQL syntax. The vulnerability maps to CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. Attackers might escalate privileges within the database, extract sensitive information such as user credentials, personal data, or business-critical records, and potentially establish persistent access through database backdoors. The remote nature of this vulnerability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network, making it particularly dangerous for web applications exposed to the internet. The vulnerability also poses significant risk to the application's integrity and availability, as attackers could potentially corrupt database structures or execute destructive commands that compromise the entire web application infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied parameters including AlbumId are properly sanitized before database interaction. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls and input validation rules to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Additionally, implementing the principle of least privilege for database accounts, regular security code reviews, and comprehensive database access logging can significantly reduce the attack surface and improve incident detection capabilities. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and conducting regular vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate similar flaws across the entire application ecosystem.