CVE-2010-2716 in PsNews
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PsNews 1.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) ndetail.php and (2) print.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2716 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting PsNews 1.3 content management system. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input through the id parameter in two specific script files: ndetail.php and print.php. The flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the database query execution flow, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection attacks where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a malicious id parameter value that contains SQL payload to either ndetail.php or print.php endpoints. The application fails to properly validate or escape the input before incorporating it into database queries, enabling attackers to manipulate the intended query structure. This allows for unauthorized database access, data extraction, modification, or deletion operations. The attack vector is particularly dangerous as it requires no authentication and can be executed remotely, making it highly exploitable in automated attack scenarios. The vulnerability affects the core database interaction functionality of the PsNews application, potentially compromising the entire database backend.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and data integrity violations. Attackers can leverage the SQL injection to escalate privileges, extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations, or even execute administrative commands on the database server. The vulnerability affects the availability and confidentiality of the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and disruption of services. Organizations using PsNews 1.3 are particularly vulnerable as this represents a fundamental flaw in the application's data handling processes, making it susceptible to various attack patterns including data exfiltration, database manipulation, and potential lateral movement within network environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2716 should focus on immediate patching of the PsNews application to version 1.4 or later, which addresses the SQL injection vulnerabilities through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques, including the use of prepared statements and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The mitigation approach aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which addresses exploitation of vulnerabilities through SQL injection attacks. Additional security measures include implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts, conducting regular security assessments of web applications, and establishing proper database access controls and monitoring. Network segmentation and least privilege access principles should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's attack surface.