CVE-2009-4060 in CubeCart
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in includes/content/viewProd.inc.php in CubeCart before 4.3.7 remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the productId parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-4060 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the CubeCart e-commerce platform version 4.3.6 and earlier. This vulnerability exists in the includes/content/viewProd.inc.php file where the productId parameter is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into sql queries. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the sql execution flow by injecting malicious sql code through the productId input field, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive customer information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization within the application's sql query construction process. When a user requests a product view, the productId parameter is directly concatenated into a sql statement without proper escaping or parameter binding mechanisms. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without adequate sanitization. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic path traversal attack vector where malicious input can alter the intended sql query structure and execute unauthorized database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full system compromise and business disruption. Attackers can leverage this weakness to extract sensitive customer data including personal information, credit card details, and administrative credentials stored within the database. The vulnerability also enables attackers to modify or delete product catalog information, potentially causing financial loss and reputational damage to the organization. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this vulnerability represents a remote code execution opportunity that can be exploited through network-based attacks, making it particularly dangerous for web applications handling sensitive transactions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2009-4060 should prioritize immediate patching of the CubeCart platform to version 4.3.7 or later where the sql injection vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should implement proper input validation mechanisms that sanitize all user-supplied data before processing, particularly for parameters used in sql query construction. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application to prevent direct concatenation of user input into sql commands. Additionally, network-based security controls including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for sql injection attack patterns targeting known vulnerable parameters. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components and ensure comprehensive protection against sql injection threats.