CVE-2010-2133 in My Little Forum
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in contact.php in My Little Forum allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-2942.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2133 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the My Little Forum application's contact.php script. This weakness specifically manifests through the improper handling of the id parameter, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database layer. The vulnerability operates independently from CVE-2007-2942, indicating a distinct attack vector that requires separate remediation efforts. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the id parameter in the contact.php script. The application processes this input without adequate sanitization, allowing SQL metacharacters and commands to be interpreted by the underlying database engine. This enables attackers to manipulate the database structure, extract sensitive information, modify data, or potentially gain elevated privileges within the database environment. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The attack pattern aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which describes the use of application layer protocols for command execution and data manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to compromise the entire database infrastructure supporting My Little Forum. Successful exploitation could result in complete data exposure, unauthorized modifications to forum content, user account compromise, and potential lateral movement within the affected network environment. The vulnerability affects not only the forum's functionality but also poses significant risks to the broader system security posture, particularly if the database server shares resources with other applications or contains sensitive user information. Organizations utilizing this forum software face elevated risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2133 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction techniques. The recommended approach involves implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from data input, effectively preventing malicious SQL code execution. Additionally, comprehensive input sanitization measures should be deployed to filter out potentially harmful characters and sequences before any database interaction occurs. The application should also implement proper error handling that does not expose database structure information to end users, as this could aid attackers in crafting more sophisticated attacks. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while also ensuring that all software components remain updated with the latest security patches from the vendor.