CVE-2011-10002 in weblabyrinth
Summary
by MITRE • 02/07/2023
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in weblabyrinth 0.3.1. This affects the function Labyrinth of the file labyrinth.inc.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 0.3.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 60793fd8c8c4759596d3510641e96ea40e7f60e9. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-220221 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/05/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-10002 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the weblabyrinth content management system version 0.3.1. This vulnerability specifically targets the Labyrinth function within the labyrinth.inc.php file, exposing the application to malicious input manipulation that can compromise database integrity and confidentiality. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious sql commands through improperly sanitized input parameters, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data, data manipulation, or complete database compromise. The vulnerability classification as critical reflects the severe potential impact on system security and data protection.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the Labyrinth function of the labyrinth.inc.php component. When user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization, attackers can craft malicious inputs that alter the intended sql execution flow. This sql injection vector operates at the application level, exploiting the lack of proper input filtering mechanisms that should validate and sanitize all external data before processing. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic sql injection weakness that falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands. The flaw allows for arbitrary sql command execution, potentially enabling attackers to extract, modify, or delete database records.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges, access administrative functions, or even gain shell access to the underlying server. Organizations running affected weblabyrinth installations face significant risk of data breaches, service disruption, and potential compliance violations. The vulnerability affects not only the integrity of stored data but also the availability and confidentiality of the entire web application. Attackers can leverage this flaw to perform unauthorized database operations, potentially accessing sensitive user information, session data, or system configuration details. The impact is particularly severe given that the vulnerability exists in a core application component that handles fundamental web functionality.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2011-10002 primarily focus on immediate remediation through the recommended upgrade to weblabyrinth version 0.3.2, which includes the patch identified by the commit hash 60793fd8c8c4759596d3510641e96ea40e7f60e9. This upgrade addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and sql query parameterization techniques that prevent malicious sql injection attempts. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including input sanitization, prepared statements, and regular security auditing of web applications. The vulnerability's presence in the ATT&CK framework would be categorized under privilege escalation and credential access techniques, as it enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to database resources and potentially escalate their privileges within the application environment. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional protective layers while the primary fix is implemented, though the most effective defense remains the application-level patch that resolves the underlying sql injection vulnerability.