CVE-2010-0377 in Phpmyspace
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/arcade/index.php in PHP MySpace Gold Edition 8.0 and 8.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the gid parameter in a play_game action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/29/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-0377 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the PHP MySpace Gold Edition 8.0 and 8.10 platforms. This security weakness resides in the modules/arcade/index.php file where the gid parameter in the play_game action becomes a vector for malicious SQL command execution. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code through the gid parameter, effectively bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of database operations within the affected system.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the arcade module's parameter handling. When the gid parameter is processed without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can inject malicious SQL fragments that get executed within the database context. This flaw aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited through web-based interfaces, making it particularly dangerous as it requires no special privileges beyond basic network access to the affected service.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-0377 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive user information, modify database records, create new user accounts, or even escalate privileges within the database system. The affected PHP MySpace Gold Edition platforms become vulnerable to various attack patterns including but not limited to data exfiltration, account takeover, and service disruption. This vulnerability also maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1190 which addresses exploitation of remote services through injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of parameterized queries and input validation measures across all database interactions within the affected application. The recommended approach includes implementing proper input sanitization routines that escape special characters and utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries to separate SQL code from data. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other modules, and ensure regular patching of known vulnerabilities. Additionally, database access controls should be reviewed to limit the privileges of database accounts used by the application, implementing the principle of least privilege to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.