CVE-2010-2624 in EasySnaps
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in iScripts EasySnaps 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) comment parameter to add_comments.php, (2) values parameter to tags_details.php, or (3) begin parameter to greetings.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2624 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting iScripts EasySnaps version 2.0, a web-based photo sharing and social networking platform. This vulnerability manifests through three distinct attack vectors that collectively expose the application to remote code execution through malicious SQL commands. The presence of multiple injection points significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact of this vulnerability, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on this software for user-generated content management and social features.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the application's PHP scripts, specifically in three key files: add_comments.php, tags_details.php, and greetings.php. When attackers manipulate the comment, values, or begin parameters through HTTP requests, the application fails to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into SQL query constructions. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL code that executes within the context of the database connection, potentially granting them unauthorized access to sensitive data, including user credentials, personal information, and system configuration details. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into input fields for execution by the database engine.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to escalate privileges, modify database structures, or even gain shell access to the underlying server. Given that EasySnaps is designed for user interaction through comments, tags, and greetings, these attack vectors are particularly accessible to threat actors who can simply craft malicious URLs or POST requests to exploit the system. The remote nature of the attack means that no local access or authentication is required, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where the application handles sensitive user-generated content.
Organizations utilizing iScripts EasySnaps 2.0 should immediately implement comprehensive mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewall rules to prevent exploitation. The remediation strategy should prioritize patching the application to version 2.1 or later, which contains fixes for these vulnerabilities. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization techniques, such as prepared statements and proper escaping of special characters, would effectively prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other parts of the application. Security monitoring should also be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol evasion and T1190 for exploitation of remote services. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar injection vulnerabilities throughout the application stack, particularly focusing on dynamic query construction and user input handling processes.