CVE-2009-3252 in Rock Band CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in news.php in Rock Band CMS 0.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) year and (2) id parameters.
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/09/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-3252 affects Rock Band CMS version 0.10 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that exposes the application to remote code execution through improper input validation. This vulnerability specifically targets the news.php script which processes user-supplied parameters without adequate sanitization, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The flaw manifests through two distinct parameter vectors: the year parameter and the id parameter, both of which can be manipulated to inject malicious SQL payloads into the backend database system.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the improper handling of database query construction where user-supplied input is directly incorporated into SQL commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing malicious data injection attacks. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it allows for complete database compromise, enabling attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to implement proper prepared statements or parameterized queries, instead concatenating user input directly into SQL command strings.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. This represents a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the CMS data, potentially exposing sensitive user information, configuration details, and application logic. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to perform data manipulation, create backdoor accounts, or even gain deeper access to the hosting environment through database server compromise. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability must address the fundamental architectural flaw in input handling and query construction. Organizations should immediately implement proper parameterized queries or prepared statements to ensure that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Input validation should be strengthened to reject malformed data and implement whitelisting approaches for parameter values where possible. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the application have minimal required permissions, limiting the potential damage from successful exploitation. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar patterns that may exist in other parts of the application. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of keeping CMS components updated, as this issue would have been addressed in subsequent versions through proper input sanitization and query parameterization techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts targeting known SQL injection patterns.