CVE-2009-2157 in TorrentTrader Classic
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the origmsg parameter to account-inbox.php; the categ parameter to (2) delreq.php and (3) admin-delreq.php; (4) the choice parameter to index.php; (5) the id parameter to modrules.php in an edited (aka edit) action; the (6) user, (7) torrent, (8) forumid, and (9) forumpost parameters to report.php; (10) the delmp parameter to take-deletepm.php; (11) the delreport parameter to takedelreport.php; (12) the delreq parameter to takedelreq.php; (13) the clases parameter to takestaffmess.php; and (14) the warndisable parameter to takewarndisable.php; and allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (15) the wherecatin parameter to browse.php, (16) the limit parameter to today.php, and (17) the where parameter to torrents-details.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/01/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2009-2157 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting TorrentTrader Classic 1.09, a popular torrent management system. This vulnerability exposes multiple entry points where unvalidated user input is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating a significant attack surface for malicious actors. The affected application processes user-supplied data through various script endpoints, making it susceptible to unauthorized SQL command execution that could compromise the entire database infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through multiple parameter injection points across different PHP scripts within the TorrentTrader Classic application. Attackers can manipulate parameters such as origmsg in account-inbox.php, categ in delreq.php and admin-delreq.php, choice in index.php, and id in modrules.php to inject malicious SQL code. The vulnerability extends to report.php where parameters like user, torrent, forumid, and forumpost can be exploited, along with additional endpoints including take-deletepm.php, takedelreport.php, takedelreq.php, takestaffmess.php, and takewarndisable.php. These injection points demonstrate poor input validation practices and highlight the absence of proper database query parameterization mechanisms that are fundamental to preventing SQL injection attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows both authenticated users and remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database. This capability enables attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database records, delete critical data, and potentially escalate privileges within the application. The vulnerability affects database integrity and confidentiality, as attackers could access user credentials, torrent information, administrative settings, and other sensitive data stored within the system. The widespread nature of the affected parameters suggests that the vulnerability impacts core functionality of the torrent management system, potentially compromising the entire user base and administrative operations.
Security practitioners should implement multiple defensive measures to address this vulnerability, including immediate patching of the TorrentTrader Classic application to version 1.10 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for these SQL injection flaws. Input validation and parameterized queries should be implemented across all affected scripts to prevent user input from being directly incorporated into SQL statements. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions, and proper access controls should be implemented to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, aligning with security best practices outlined in the CWE-89 category for SQL injection vulnerabilities and addressing techniques referenced in the ATT&CK framework's command and control phases.
The vulnerability demonstrates a classic case of insufficient input sanitization and improper database query construction, representing a fundamental security flaw that violates core database security principles. Organizations should prioritize the remediation of this vulnerability through immediate application updates and implement comprehensive security monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. The affected parameters span across different functional areas of the application, indicating that the vulnerability requires systematic addressing across multiple code modules rather than isolated fixes. This comprehensive approach to vulnerability remediation ensures that the entire application architecture is strengthened against similar injection attacks and aligns with industry standards for secure coding practices and database security controls.