CVE-2009-3175 in Model Agency Manager PRO
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Model Agency Manager PRO (formerly Modeling Agency Content Management Script) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_id parameter to (1) view.php, (2) photos.php, and (3) motm.php; and the (4) id parameter to forum_message.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-3175 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the Model Agency Manager PRO content management system, which was formerly known as the Modeling Agency Content Management Script. This vulnerability affects multiple core components of the application including view.php, photos.php, motm.php, and forum_message.php scripts, making it a widespread security weakness that could potentially compromise the entire system. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's database interaction layers, allowing malicious actors to manipulate SQL queries through carefully crafted user inputs.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of specific parameters within the affected scripts. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the user_id parameter in view.php, photos.php, and motm.php, while the id parameter in forum_message.php serves as another vector for exploitation. These parameters are directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, creating an environment where attacker-controlled input can alter the intended execution flow of database operations. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, where insufficient validation of user-supplied data allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides remote attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected system. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive data including user credentials, personal information, and database structures. The vulnerability also permits attackers to modify or delete database content, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data loss. Furthermore, attackers could leverage this weakness to escalate privileges within the database, gain persistence, and potentially establish backdoors for continued unauthorized access. The distributed nature of the vulnerability across multiple scripts increases the attack surface and makes comprehensive protection more challenging.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization measures, including whitelisting of valid input values and comprehensive output encoding, will significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls and regular security audits should also be enforced to minimize potential damage from successful attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, demonstrating the need for comprehensive security controls across multiple defensive layers.