CVE-2009-3319 in Dawaween
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in poems.php in DCI-Designs Dawaween 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a sec list action, a different vector than CVE-2006-1018.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/20/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-3319 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the DCI-Designs Dawaween 1.03 content management system. This security weakness resides in the poems.php script which processes user input through the id parameter during sec list actions. The vulnerability operates as a remote code execution vector that enables malicious actors to manipulate database queries without authentication, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Unlike CVE-2006-1018 which targeted a different attack surface, this particular flaw specifically exploits parameter handling in the poetry section management functionality.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's database interaction layer. When the sec list action processes the id parameter, the application fails to properly escape or validate user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructs. This omission creates an environment where attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the id parameter, effectively bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability manifests when the application directly concatenates user input into SQL statements without proper parameterization or escaping techniques, making it susceptible to exploitation through standard SQL injection methodologies.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or manipulation, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, allowing attackers to extract sensitive information, modify or delete content, and potentially escalate privileges to gain deeper system access. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in publicly accessible environments. Additionally, the vulnerability affects the entire Dawaween 1.03 platform, potentially compromising multiple websites or applications that utilize this specific version.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to address this vulnerability. The CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) classification for this flaw aligns with CWE-89 SQL Injection, which is categorized under the broader weakness type of insufficient input validation. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols, as it targets web application interfaces. Organizations should prioritize patching the affected software version, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting thorough security assessments of all database interactions to prevent similar vulnerabilities from persisting in their infrastructure.