CVE-2010-4791 in Mg User Fotoalbum Panel
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in infusions/mg_user_fotoalbum_panel/mg_user_fotoalbum.php in the MG User-Fotoalbum (mg_user_fotoalbum_panel) module 1.0.1 for PHP-Fusion allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the album_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2025
The CVE-2010-4791 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the MG User-Fotoalbum module version 1.0.1 for PHP-Fusion content management system. This vulnerability specifically affects the mg_user_fotoalbum.php script which handles user photo album functionality within the PHP-Fusion platform. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through the album_id parameter.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the module's failure to properly escape or validate the album_id parameter before incorporating it into SQL queries. When a user submits a request containing a crafted album_id value, the application processes this input directly without adequate sanitization measures. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that executes with the privileges of the database user account used by the PHP-Fusion application. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a high-risk vulnerability in the Common Weakness Enumeration catalog due to its potential for unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database server. This can result in complete database compromise, allowing unauthorized users to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. Attackers may also leverage this vulnerability to modify or delete database records, potentially causing data corruption or complete system downtime. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from any location without requiring physical access to the server infrastructure, making it particularly dangerous for web applications.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically under the T1190 technique for Exploit Public-Facing Application, which describes the use of known vulnerabilities in publicly accessible applications to gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices that align with ATT&CK's T1071.004 sub-technique for Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols, indicating improper handling of web application inputs. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper access controls to prevent exploitation. The recommended remediation involves updating to a patched version of the MG User-Fotoalbum module, implementing proper input sanitization techniques, and conducting thorough security testing of all user-supplied inputs to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other parts of the application.