CVE-2010-3467 in Samsara
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/sections/index.php in E-Xoopport Samsara 3.1 and earlier, when the Tutorial module is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the secid parameter in a listarticles action.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-3467 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the E-Xoopport Samsara content management system version 3.1 and earlier. This security weakness specifically affects the modules/sections/index.php file and becomes exploitable when the Tutorial module is active. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted payloads.
The technical exploitation occurs through the secid parameter within the listarticles action of the Tutorial module. When a remote attacker submits malicious input through this parameter, the application fails to properly escape or validate the data before incorporating it into SQL query constructions. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary SQL commands that execute with the privileges of the database user account associated with the web application. The vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL command strings without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Attackers can potentially extract sensitive data from the database including user credentials, personal information, and system configurations. The vulnerability also enables data modification and deletion capabilities, allowing for complete database compromise. Additionally, successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation within the application, potentially providing attackers with administrative access to the entire CMS system. This represents a significant threat to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability as defined by the CIA triad.
The attack vector for this vulnerability is remote and requires no authentication, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone with access to the vulnerable web application. The exploitation process typically involves crafting malicious URLs with specially formatted secid parameters that manipulate the SQL query structure to execute unauthorized database operations. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 which addresses exploitation of remote services through network-based attacks.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. The most effective remediation involves updating to a patched version of E-Xoopport Samsara beyond version 3.1, as this vulnerability was addressed in subsequent releases. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization measures, using prepared statements, and applying web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar flaws in other components of the system, as this vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive security testing across all application modules and features.