CVE-2010-1300 in Yamamah
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Yamamah (aka Dove Photo Album) 1.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the calbums parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2025
The CVE-2010-1300 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the Yamamah photo album application version 1.00, specifically within the index.php file. This vulnerability affects the web-based photo album management system that was commonly used for hosting and organizing digital photographs on websites. The flaw manifests through the improper handling of user input in the calbums parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation measures. Security researchers identified that this particular parameter accepts user-supplied data directly into database queries without proper escaping or parameterization, creating a significant attack surface for malicious actors.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate the calbums parameter in HTTP requests sent to the vulnerable index.php script. When the application processes this parameter, it concatenates user input directly into SQL query strings without proper input validation or sanitization techniques. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed by the underlying database engine. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. Attackers can leverage this flaw to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, or deletion, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with extensive control over the affected system's database infrastructure. Successful exploitation enables attackers to retrieve sensitive information stored in the database such as user credentials, personal photos, or configuration details. The vulnerability also allows for privilege escalation attacks where malicious actors can elevate their access levels within the application. From an adversarial perspective, this flaw aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 for network service scanning to identify vulnerable systems. The attack vector requires only a web browser or HTTP client to craft malicious requests, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through automated scanning tools and public-facing web applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1300 involve implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations should immediately patch the vulnerable Yamamah application to the latest available version that addresses this flaw. The recommended approach includes implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries for all database interactions, which effectively neutralizes SQL injection threats by separating SQL code from user input. Additionally, input sanitization measures such as escaping special characters and implementing strict parameter validation should be enforced. Security administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns. The vulnerability highlights the importance of proper secure coding practices and input validation as outlined in OWASP Top Ten security guidelines, particularly focusing on the prevention of injection flaws that remain among the most prevalent and dangerous web application security vulnerabilities.