CVE-2010-1093 in 1024
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in rss.php in 1024 CMS 2.1.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a vp action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/03/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1093 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the 1024 CMS version 2.1.1, specifically affecting the rss.php script. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within the content management system's rss feed generation functionality. The flaw is particularly dangerous because it exploits the absence of proper parameter filtering when the magic_quotes_gpc directive is disabled in the php configuration, creating an environment where malicious sql commands can be injected and executed directly by the database engine.
The technical exploitation occurs through the manipulation of the id parameter within the vp action of the rss.php script. When magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql query constructions. This allows attackers to append malicious sql fragments to the id parameter, effectively bypassing normal input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability specifically targets the rss.php endpoint which processes requests for generating rss feeds, making it accessible through standard web browsing interfaces and automated attack tools. The attack vector demonstrates a classic sql injection pattern where user-controllable data flows directly into database queries without adequate sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification. An attacker with successful exploitation can execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database, potentially gaining full administrative control over the cms database. This includes the ability to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, database schema details, and content management system configuration data. The vulnerability also enables attackers to modify or delete database records, compromise the integrity of the entire cms installation, and potentially use the compromised system as a launch point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The risk is compounded by the fact that this vulnerability affects a core cms component that generates rss feeds, making it accessible through standard web traffic without requiring specialized attack tools.
Security mitigations for CVE-2010-1093 should focus on implementing proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms throughout the application code. The most effective immediate solution involves enabling magic_quotes_gpc or implementing comprehensive parameter sanitization using prepared statements and parameterized queries. Additionally, developers should employ input validation techniques that reject or escape special sql characters and implement proper access controls to limit the database privileges available to the cms application. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws, and represents a common technique used in the attack phase of the kill chain as documented in the attack framework. Organizations should also implement web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation attempts, while ensuring that all cms installations maintain current security patches and configurations that disable dangerous php directives.