CVE-2010-4782 in Ananda Real Estate
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in list.asp in Softwebs Nepal (aka Ananda Raj Pandey) Ananda Real Estate 3.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) city, (2) state, (3) country, (4) minprice, (5) maxprice, (6) bed, and (7) bath parameters, different vectors than CVE-2006-6807.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/23/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4782 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Ananda Real Estate 3.4 web application developed by Softwebs Nepal. This vulnerability exists in the list.asp component which serves as the primary interface for property listings and search functionality. The flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries through multiple input parameters, creating a significant attack surface that could lead to complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive real estate information.
The technical exploitation occurs through seven distinct parameter vectors including city, state, country, minprice, maxprice, bed, and bath parameters. These parameters are directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper input sanitization or parameterization, creating multiple entry points for malicious SQL code injection. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms, extract confidential data, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database server. This vulnerability specifically falls under CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is used in SQL commands without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and business disruption. Real estate databases typically contain sensitive information including personal details of property owners, buyer information, pricing strategies, and business contact data. Successful exploitation could result in data breaches affecting hundreds or thousands of users, leading to regulatory compliance violations, financial losses, and reputational damage. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple parameters means that attackers have numerous opportunities to achieve successful exploitation, increasing the likelihood of compromise and reducing the effectiveness of simple input validation measures.
Security professionals should implement comprehensive mitigation strategies including immediate input validation and parameterized queries to address this vulnerability. The recommended approach involves implementing proper input sanitization at all entry points, utilizing prepared statements or parameterized queries to separate SQL code from data, and implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the use of SQL injection to gain access to databases, emphasizing the need for robust database security controls and application-level protections against malicious input manipulation.