CVE-2009-2428 in Tausch Ticket Script
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Tausch Ticket Script 3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userid parameter to suchauftraege_user.php and the (2) descr parameter to vote.php; and other unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/03/2025
The CVE-2009-2428 vulnerability affects the Tausch Ticket Script 3, a web-based ticket management system that suffers from multiple SQL injection flaws. These vulnerabilities arise from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's parameter handling mechanisms. The primary attack vectors involve the userid parameter in the suchauftraege_user.php script and the descr parameter in the vote.php script, both of which permit malicious users to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database layer. This vulnerability classifies under CWE-89, SQL Injection, which represents one of the most critical web application security weaknesses according to the CWE standard. The vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate the underlying database through crafted input parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers can leverage these injection points to escalate privileges, extract sensitive information, or even compromise the entire database server.
The technical exploitation of these vulnerabilities occurs when user-supplied input is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper sanitization or parameterization. In the case of suchauftraege_user.php, the userid parameter likely undergoes minimal validation before being incorporated into database queries, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL syntax. Similarly, the vote.php script's descr parameter presents an identical risk where the description field can be manipulated to execute unauthorized database operations. These injection points represent classic examples of insecure input handling that align with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. The vulnerability affects the database layer directly, bypassing application-level security controls and potentially allowing attackers to perform actions such as UNION-based queries, stacked queries, or time-based blind injection techniques. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description suggest that additional entry points within the application may also be susceptible to similar injection attacks.
The operational impact of CVE-2009-2428 extends far beyond simple data integrity concerns and represents a critical threat to the entire application ecosystem. Attackers can potentially extract sensitive user information, including authentication credentials, personal data, and system configuration details. The vulnerability allows for privilege escalation attacks where low-privilege users might gain administrative access to the ticketing system. Database-level attacks can result in complete data loss or corruption, making the ticketing system unusable for legitimate business operations. Organizations relying on this system face significant risk of regulatory compliance violations, especially if the ticketing system contains personally identifiable information or sensitive business data. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible applications. The attack surface is amplified by the fact that these injection points can be exploited through standard web browser interactions, making detection and prevention more challenging for security monitoring systems. Organizations may experience reputational damage, financial losses, and potential legal consequences due to data breaches resulting from this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2009-2428 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The primary defense mechanism involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the affected scripts such as suchauftraege_user.php and vote.php. All user-supplied input should undergo strict sanitization processes, including the use of prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL code from data. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns in real-time traffic. Input field validation should be enforced server-side with comprehensive sanitization routines that reject or escape potentially malicious characters. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify additional injection points beyond the documented vulnerabilities. The application should be updated to the latest version of Tausch Ticket Script 3 that includes proper SQL injection protection mechanisms. Additionally, implementing database access controls and monitoring systems can help detect unauthorized database access attempts. Organizations should also establish proper incident response procedures that include immediate patching, forensic analysis, and communication protocols in case of successful exploitation attempts. The remediation process should follow security best practices as outlined in NIST SP 800-53 and OWASP Top Ten guidelines, ensuring that all identified injection points are properly secured against similar vulnerabilities.