CVE-2009-2345 in ClanSphere
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ClanSphere before 2009.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unknown parameters to the gbook module and unspecified other components.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/18/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-2345 represents a critical security flaw in ClanSphere versions prior to 2009.0.1, specifically targeting multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities that enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. This vulnerability affects the gbook module and other unspecified components within the ClanSphere application framework, creating a significant attack surface that could be exploited by malicious actors without requiring authentication or local access privileges. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries, allowing attackers to manipulate the underlying SQL execution logic through carefully crafted malicious inputs.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a common weakness in software applications where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating input parameters that are processed by the gbook module and other affected components, potentially gaining unauthorized access to database contents, modifying or deleting sensitive information, or even escalating privileges within the affected system. The unspecified nature of other vulnerable components suggests that this vulnerability may extend beyond the gbook module to encompass additional application functionalities that share similar input handling patterns.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for organizations utilizing ClanSphere platforms, as successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, data exfiltration, and potential system infiltration. The remote exploitability means that attackers can target vulnerable systems from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access or insider knowledge of the internal network structure. This characteristic significantly increases the attack surface and makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in environments where ClanSphere is deployed for community management, content publishing, or collaborative platforms that store sensitive user data or organizational information.
The attack vectors associated with CVE-2009-2345 align with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes exploitation of vulnerabilities in applications to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution risk through SQL injection provides attackers with potential access to database credentials, user information, and other sensitive data stored within the ClanSphere environment. Organizations should consider implementing comprehensive input validation controls, parameterized queries, and regular security assessments to address similar vulnerabilities in their applications. The remediation approach requires immediate upgrade to ClanSphere version 2009.0.1 or later, which includes proper input sanitization mechanisms and enhanced security controls to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts targeting this and similar vulnerabilities in legacy applications.