CVE-2009-4399 in Hs Religiousartgallery
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Parish of the Holy Spirit Religious Art Gallery (hs_religiousartgallery) extension 0.1.2 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/23/2017
The CVE-2009-4399 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the hs_religiousartgallery extension for TYPO3 content management system. This vulnerability affects versions 0.1.2 and earlier, creating a significant security risk for organizations utilizing this specific gallery extension. The flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database, potentially compromising the entire web application infrastructure. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate, delete, or extract sensitive information from the database. The unspecified vectors suggest that the attack surface may encompass multiple input points within the extension's codebase, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as attackers can exploit various entry points to gain unauthorized database access.
This vulnerability directly maps to common weakness enumeration CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities in software applications. The flaw manifests when user input is not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into sql queries, allowing malicious data to alter the intended query execution flow. The TYPO3 extension architecture typically processes user requests through various parameters and input fields, and the absence of proper input validation creates opportunities for attackers to inject malicious sql payloads. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require local system access or authentication to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications.
The operational impact of CVE-2009-4399 is substantial, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and gain full control over the database backend. Successful exploitation could result in complete data compromise, including sensitive user information, gallery content, and potentially system credentials. Organizations running affected versions of the hs_religiousartgallery extension face risks of data breaches, service disruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent backdoors or deploy additional malicious payloads within the web application environment. Database administrators and security teams must consider the possibility of unauthorized schema modifications, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2009-4399 should focus on immediate patching of the affected TYPO3 extension to version 0.1.3 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization measures for all user-provided data entering the application. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring database accounts used by the web application have minimal required permissions. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help identify and block malicious sql injection attempts. Security monitoring should include regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader application ecosystem. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect anomalous sql query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploit public-facing application, emphasizing the need for comprehensive network security controls and regular security assessments to prevent successful exploitation.