CVE-2009-3343 in HotWeb Rentals
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in details.asp in HotWeb Rentals allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the PropId parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/15/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-3343 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the HotWeb Rentals web application, specifically affecting the details.asp page component. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input through the PropId parameter, which is used to retrieve property details from a backend database. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the database query execution by injecting malicious SQL code through the PropId parameter, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or executing arbitrary database commands.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which defines SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The attack vector exploits the application's insufficient input validation mechanisms, where user-supplied data flows directly into database queries without adequate filtering or escaping. The PropId parameter serves as the primary entry point for exploitation, as it typically represents a property identifier that should be treated as a simple integer or string value but instead accepts potentially malicious input that alters the intended SQL query structure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including data exfiltration, database manipulation, and potential system compromise. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract confidential information such as user credentials, property details, and other sensitive data stored in the backend database. Additionally, the vulnerability may allow attackers to modify or delete database records, potentially causing significant operational disruption and data integrity issues for the rental management system. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the target system.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, ensuring that user input is properly escaped or sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. Input validation should be implemented at multiple levels including client-side and server-side, with strict type checking to ensure that the PropId parameter contains only expected data types. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and database permissions to limit the impact of successful exploitation, ensuring that database accounts used by the web application have minimal required privileges. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to the principle of least privilege in database access control, which aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack pattern taxonomy under the MITRE ATT&CK framework for database access and credential access phases.