CVE-2010-4824 in SilverStripe
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the augmentSQL method in core/model/Translatable.php in SilverStripe 2.3.x before 2.3.10 and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, when the Translatable extension is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the locale parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/13/2021
The CVE-2010-4824 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the SilverStripe content management system that specifically targets the augmentSQL method in the Translatable.php file. This vulnerability affects versions 2.3.x prior to 2.3.10 and 2.4.x prior to 2.4.4, making it a widespread issue across multiple release branches of the platform. The flaw becomes exploitable when the Translatable extension is enabled, which is a common configuration for multilingual websites built on SilverStripe. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization of the locale parameter, which is used to determine the language or regional settings for content translation within the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs within the core model layer of SilverStripe where the augmentSQL method processes database queries based on user-provided locale information. When an attacker supplies malicious input through the locale parameter, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize this input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows the attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands that execute with the privileges of the database user account associated with the SilverStripe application. The vulnerability operates at the database interaction level, making it particularly dangerous as it can potentially lead to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, or unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the CMS.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on SilverStripe for their web presence, especially those managing multilingual content through the Translatable extension. Attackers can exploit this flaw to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract confidential data such as user credentials, personal information, or business-sensitive content, and potentially escalate privileges within the database. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the system. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-89, which classifies SQL injection as a fundamental weakness in application security, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation.
The recommended mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4824 involve immediate patching of affected SilverStripe installations to versions 2.3.10 or 2.4.4, which contain the necessary fixes for the SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout their applications to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. Security measures including web application firewalls, database query monitoring, and regular security assessments should be deployed to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any other instances of improper input handling within their SilverStripe installations and ensure that all extensions and modules are kept up to date with the latest security patches. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and proper input sanitization, particularly when dealing with user-controllable parameters that influence database operations.