CVE-2010-5008 in BrightSuite Groupware
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in pages/contact_list_mail_form.asp in BrightSuite Groupware 5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ContactID parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-5008 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the BrightSuite Groupware 5.4 application, specifically affecting the pages/contact_list_mail_form.asp component. This issue exposes the system to remote code execution attacks through manipulation of the ContactID parameter, creating a significant security risk for organizations utilizing this email and collaboration platform. The vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user input within the contact list mail form functionality, where insufficient validation allows malicious actors to inject sql commands that bypass normal application security controls.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a malicious ContactID parameter value that contains sql payload constructs. The application fails to properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into sql queries, enabling the injection of arbitrary sql commands. This flaw directly maps to CWE-89 sql injection vulnerability, which is classified as a common weakness in web application security and is frequently targeted by automated scanning tools and manual exploiters. The vulnerability exists at the application layer where user-supplied data transitions from input to database query execution without adequate sanitization mechanisms.
Operational impact of CVE-2010-5008 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive organizational information. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract confidential data including user credentials, contact information, email communications, and potentially gain administrative privileges within the groupware environment. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the network or system, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations with internet-facing applications. This vulnerability also aligns with attack techniques described in the attack tree framework under the category of privilege escalation and data exfiltration through web application exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries to prevent sql injection attacks. Organizations should apply the vendor-provided security patches or upgrade to newer versions of BrightSuite Groupware that address this flaw. Database access controls must be reviewed to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, limiting the potential damage from successful exploitation. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional defensive layers to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts. Security monitoring should include log analysis for suspicious sql query patterns and unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify similar flaws in legacy web applications, aligning with industry best practices outlined in the owasp top ten and nist cybersecurity framework guidelines for web application security management.