CVE-2010-4959 in Pre Podcast Portal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the login feature in Pre Projects Pre Podcast Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4959 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the authentication mechanism of the Pre Projects Pre Podcast Portal software. This security weakness resides specifically within the login feature where user credentials are processed, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database queries through crafted input. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects the password parameter, which is a fundamental component of any authentication system and typically handles sensitive user information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a specially crafted password value that contains malicious SQL code. When the application processes this input without proper sanitization or parameterization, the injected SQL commands become part of the legitimate database query execution. This allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data from the database, modify or delete records, and potentially gain elevated privileges within the system. The flaw directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL fragments into input data that is then interpreted by an application as part of a database query.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing the Pre Projects Pre Podcast Portal software. Remote attackers can exploit this weakness from any location without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly attractive for cybercriminals seeking to compromise multiple targets. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as attackers may be able to extract user credentials, personal information, and other sensitive data stored in the database. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which describes the exploitation of remote services for initial access, and T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol usage for command and control communications.
The remediation strategy for this vulnerability requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations must ensure that all user inputs, particularly those used in database operations, are properly sanitized and validated before processing. The implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be mandatory for all database interactions to prevent the injection of malicious SQL code. Additionally, the application should employ proper error handling that does not reveal database structure information to users, and access controls should be implemented to limit database access privileges for the application. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system, as SQL injection remains one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws according to OWASP Top Ten Project classifications.