CVE-2009-3309 in CF ShopKart
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.cfm in CF ShopKart 5.4 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the itemid parameter in a ViewDetails action, a different vector than CVE-2008-6320.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-3309 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the CF ShopKart 5.4 beta e-commerce platform. This security weakness specifically affects the index.cfm script and manifests when processing the itemid parameter during ViewDetails actions. The vulnerability operates through a distinct attack vector compared to the previously identified CVE-2008-6320, indicating a separate code path that developers may have overlooked during security assessments. The flaw resides in how the application processes user input without proper sanitization or parameterized query construction, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize input parameters before incorporating them into database queries. When a user submits a request containing a crafted itemid parameter through the ViewDetails action, the application directly concatenates this input into SQL command strings without appropriate escaping or parameterization mechanisms. This design flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed by the underlying database engine, potentially enabling full database compromise. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and represents a classic example of untrusted data being directly embedded into database queries.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations utilizing CF ShopKart 5.4 beta systems. Remote attackers can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database server, potentially gaining access to sensitive customer data, financial information, or administrative credentials. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers may be able to modify or delete database records, escalate privileges, or even establish persistent backdoors within the system. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require local system access or physical proximity to the target environment, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments. This weakness directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1566.001 for spearphishing through social engineering, as attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized query construction across all database interactions, ensuring that user-supplied data is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or stored procedures with parameter binding mechanisms that separate SQL code from data inputs. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and database permissions can limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. Security patches or code modifications should be deployed immediately to address the specific vulnerability in the index.cfm script, while comprehensive code reviews should be conducted to identify similar patterns throughout the application. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection by monitoring for suspicious database query patterns and anomalous access attempts that may indicate exploitation attempts against this or similar vulnerabilities.