CVE-2009-2616 in SitePal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in z_admin_login.asp in DataCheck Solutions SitePal 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors. 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 • 11/20/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-2616 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the DataCheck Solutions SitePal 1.x web application, specifically affecting the z_admin_login.asp component. This vulnerability resides in the authentication handling mechanism of the application, where user input is improperly validated and directly incorporated into SQL query construction without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple input points within the login process could potentially be exploited, making the attack surface broader than initially apparent. Given that this vulnerability affects an administrative login page, successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate input parameters sent to the z_admin_login.asp script, causing the application to execute unintended SQL commands within the underlying database system. Attackers can leverage this weakness to bypass authentication mechanisms, retrieve sensitive information from database tables, modify or delete data, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as the vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to execute operating system commands if the database engine supports such functionality, or to establish persistent backdoors within the system. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which covers exploit public-facing applications, and represents a common vector for initial system compromise in penetration testing scenarios.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe for any organization utilizing DataCheck Solutions SitePal 1.x, as it provides attackers with a direct path to administrative control over the application and potentially the underlying database infrastructure. Organizations may experience data breaches, unauthorized modifications to content, loss of sensitive information, and potential regulatory compliance violations depending on the nature of data stored within the system. The vulnerability's classification as a remote code execution risk means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or knowledge of internal network structures to exploit the flaw. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the application to address the SQL injection vulnerability, implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries, and deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities and implement defense-in-depth strategies including network segmentation and regular security monitoring to prevent exploitation of such critical flaws.