CVE-2010-0457 in magic-portal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in home.php in magic-portal 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/29/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-0457 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the magic-portal 2.1 web application, specifically affecting the home.php script. This vulnerability resides in the handling of user input through the id parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database query execution flow, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql queries. When the id parameter is passed to home.php, the application directly concatenates this input into database commands without proper input validation or sanitization. This creates an environment where malicious actors can manipulate the sql execution flow by injecting specially crafted payloads that alter the intended query structure. The vulnerability specifically maps to weakness type CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection vulnerabilities as a direct result of improper input handling in database operations.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to system integrity and data confidentiality. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive information from the database, modify or delete critical records, and potentially escalate privileges within the application environment. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications. The impact extends beyond immediate data compromise to include potential system compromise and unauthorized access to administrative functions.
Organizations utilizing magic-portal 2.1 should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized query implementation to prevent sql injection attacks. The recommended approach involves adopting prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate sql command structure from user data, ensuring that malicious input cannot alter the intended query execution. Additionally, input sanitization mechanisms should be deployed to filter or escape special characters that could be used in sql injection attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while regular security assessments should verify proper implementation of these protective measures. This vulnerability aligns with attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under the data extraction and privilege escalation categories, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security controls beyond simple patching approaches.