CVE-2010-2015 in LiSK CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in LiSK CMS 4.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the id parameter in a view_inbox action to cp/cp_messages.php or (2) the id parameter to cp/edit_email.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2015 represents a critical security flaw in LiSK CMS version 4.4 that exposes the system to remote code execution through SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability affects two distinct endpoints within the content management system's administrative interface, specifically targeting the cp/cp_messages.php and cp/edit_email.php scripts. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a fundamental flaw in application security where untrusted data is directly embedded into SQL command strings without proper sanitization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by manipulating the id parameter in the affected scripts, allowing them to inject malicious SQL payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms and execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or administrative credentials to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full system compromise and potential data destruction. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to retrieve sensitive information from the database including user credentials, personal data, and administrative configurations. The attack surface is further expanded through potential privilege escalation opportunities, as attackers might leverage the SQL injection to gain elevated access rights within the CMS environment. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, demonstrating how the flaw can be weaponized within broader attack frameworks.
The remediation approach for this vulnerability requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the affected codebase. Security patches should enforce strict type checking and sanitization of all user inputs, particularly those used in database operations. Organizations should implement web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while also conducting comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. The fix must ensure that all database interactions utilize prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent the concatenation of user input with SQL command structures, thereby eliminating the attack vector that enables this specific vulnerability.