CVE-2010-4933 in Geeklog
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in filemgmt/singlefile.php in Geeklog 1.3.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the lid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/31/2025
The CVE-2010-4933 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Geeklog content management system version 1.3.8, specifically affecting the filemgmt/singlefile.php component. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the application's parameter handling mechanism. The flaw manifests when the lid parameter is processed without proper escaping or validation, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the database query execution flow.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql statements. When a remote attacker submits a crafted lid parameter value, the system directly incorporates this input into a sql query without appropriate filtering or parameterization. This design flaw aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-89, which categorizes sql injection vulnerabilities as critical security defects that allow attackers to manipulate database operations through malicious input. The vulnerability operates at the application layer, specifically targeting the database interaction component where user input is improperly handled.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the underlying database system. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, data exfiltration, unauthorized data modification, or even full system compromise depending on the database user privileges. Attackers could potentially escalate their access to gain administrative control over the entire Geeklog installation, extract sensitive user credentials, modify content, or delete critical database records. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the attack pattern taxonomy under ATT&CK framework category TA0006 (credential access) and TA0002 (execution) where attackers leverage injection flaws to gain unauthorized access and execute malicious commands.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4933 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Organizations should apply the official patch released by the Geeklog development team to address this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with sql injection detection capabilities, enforcing strict input validation rules, and utilizing prepared statements or parameterized queries can significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Security monitoring should include detection of suspicious sql patterns and unusual database access patterns. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and input sanitization practices, as outlined in industry standards such as the owasp top ten and iso 27001 security controls for application security and data protection.