CVE-2010-1857 in RepairShop2
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in RepairShop2 1.9.023 Trial, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the prod parameter in a products.details action. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2019
The CVE-2010-1857 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the RepairShop2 1.9.023 Trial web application that specifically targets the index.php file. This vulnerability emerges when the php configuration parameter magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, creating an exploitable condition where remote attackers can manipulate database queries through crafted input. The attack vector specifically exploits the prod parameter within the products.details action, demonstrating how poorly validated user input can lead to complete database compromise. The vulnerability's existence stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into sql command structures.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with common sql injection patterns where input validation occurs at the application layer rather than the database layer. When magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, php does not automatically escape special characters in get, post, and cookie data, leaving the application to handle proper input sanitization. The prod parameter in the products.details action serves as the primary attack surface where an attacker can inject malicious sql code that gets executed by the underlying database engine. This flaw operates under the broader category of cwe-89 sql injection, which is classified as a persistent vulnerability requiring proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and potential data destruction. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary sql commands including but not limited to data retrieval, modification, deletion, and potentially administrative operations on the database. The vulnerability affects the entire RepairShop2 application since it operates on a single endpoint with a predictable attack pattern. The trial version nature of the software suggests this vulnerability may have been exploited in unpatched environments where organizations were testing the software but not maintaining proper security updates. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1857 should focus on immediate application-level fixes and configuration hardening. The primary remediation involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should ensure that magic_quotes_gpc is enabled or implement robust input sanitization routines that escape special characters before database processing. Additionally, the application should be upgraded to a patched version of RepairShop2 that addresses this specific vulnerability. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and database access controls should also be implemented to provide defense-in-depth. The remediation process should follow established security frameworks such as those outlined in the owasp top ten and mitre attack framework, specifically addressing the execution and privilege escalation vectors associated with sql injection attacks. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications and ensure proper security controls are in place.