CVE-2009-4958 in EMO Breeder Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in video.php in EMO Breeder Manager (aka EMO Breader Manager) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the idd parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/04/2025
The CVE-2009-4958 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the EMO Breeder Manager application, specifically affecting the video.php component. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input through the idd parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database layer, potentially compromising the entire backend infrastructure.
This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental flaw in input validation and data handling practices. The attack vector operates through the web interface where the idd parameter is accepted as user input and subsequently incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The absence of input validation creates an exploitable path where malicious actors can manipulate the sql execution flow by appending sql commands to the parameter value.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the underlying database server. This could result in complete database compromise including data exfiltration, unauthorized data modification, privilege escalation, and potentially system compromise through database server exploitation. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for web-facing applications.
Security practitioners should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent sql injection attacks. The application should enforce strict type checking on the idd parameter and implement proper sql query preparation techniques to ensure user input cannot be interpreted as sql commands. Additionally, database access should be restricted to minimal required privileges for the application, and proper logging should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to the principle of least privilege in database interactions, as outlined in various security frameworks including the owasp top ten and nist cybersecurity framework guidelines.