CVE-2010-0702 in Trixbox
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in cisco/services/PhonecDirectory.php in Fonality Trixbox 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/01/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-0702 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Fonality Trixbox 2.2.4 telephony system, specifically affecting the PhonecDirectory.php script located in the cisco/services directory. This vulnerability exposes the system to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The affected parameter ID serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to manipulate database operations through crafted input sequences that bypass normal security controls.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing malicious data injection attacks. The Trixbox platform, designed for unified communications and VoIP services, becomes particularly susceptible to this vulnerability due to its reliance on database operations for phone directory functionality and user management. Attackers can exploit this weakness to execute unauthorized database commands, potentially gaining access to sensitive user information, phone numbers, extension details, and other confidential telephony data.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges within the telephony system, modify user accounts, or even gain access to underlying network infrastructure that the Trixbox system manages. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or network, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on this platform for business communications. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire telephony ecosystem, potentially compromising voice communication security and exposing organizations to eavesdropping, call interception, or service disruption attacks.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized query execution to prevent unauthorized database access. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user inputs through proper escaping mechanisms or utilizing prepared statements with parameter binding to ensure that user-supplied data cannot alter the intended structure of database queries. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict access to administrative interfaces, while regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other components of the telephony infrastructure. Additionally, patch management procedures must be established to ensure timely deployment of security updates from vendors and to maintain system integrity against known vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of attack under T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, highlighting the importance of securing externally accessible web applications and implementing proper web application firewalls to detect and prevent such injection attacks.