CVE-2010-1499 in MusicBox
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in genre_artists.php in MusicBox 3.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1499 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the MusicBox 3.3 web application, specifically affecting the genre_artists.php script. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input through the id parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution flow, potentially compromising the entire backend database system. The vulnerability affects the web application's database layer where user-supplied input directly influences SQL query construction, creating an exploitable path for unauthorized data access and manipulation.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when the application accepts the id parameter from the HTTP request and incorporates it directly into a SQL query without proper input validation or parameterized query construction. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious SQL payloads within the id parameter that, when processed by the vulnerable application, alter the intended database query behavior. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input sanitization and the application's failure to implement proper database query parameterization techniques.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-1499 extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. Successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, allowing attackers to extract sensitive information, modify or delete data, and potentially escalate privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application's data repository, as unauthorized users can manipulate the database contents and access protected information. Additionally, this vulnerability may serve as a stepping stone for further attacks, potentially enabling attackers to gain deeper system access or establish persistent backdoors within the application infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized query execution throughout the application codebase. The most effective remediation involves replacing direct SQL query construction with parameterized queries or prepared statements, ensuring that user input is properly escaped or validated before database processing. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and database permissions to limit the impact of potential exploitation. The application should validate and sanitize all user inputs, particularly those used in database queries, and employ proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, following established security frameworks such as the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines to prevent future occurrences of this class of vulnerability.