CVE-2011-2080 in MediaCAST
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MediaCAST 8 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) a CP_ENLARGESTYLE cookie to the default URI under inventivex/managetraining/ or (2) unspecified input to authenticate_ad_setup_finished.cfm.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/09/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-2080 represents a critical security flaw in MediaCAST 8 and earlier versions that exposes the application to remote SQL injection attacks. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling within the application's web interface, specifically affecting the authentication and training management components. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion across the entire database system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through two distinct attack vectors that exploit weak input sanitization mechanisms. The first vector involves manipulation of the CP_ENLARGESTYLE cookie parameter within the inventivex/managetraining/ directory structure, where the application fails to properly validate or escape cookie values before incorporating them into SQL queries. The second vector targets the authenticate_ad_setup_finished.cfm component, which processes unspecified input without adequate protection against SQL injection techniques. Both attack paths demonstrate a fundamental lack of proper input filtering and parameterized query implementation, making the application susceptible to malicious SQL command execution.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents severe consequences for organizations utilizing MediaCAST 8 or earlier versions. Attackers can leverage these SQL injection flaws to bypass authentication mechanisms, escalate privileges, and gain unauthorized access to sensitive organizational data including user credentials, training records, and potentially confidential business information. The remote nature of these attacks means that adversaries do not require physical access to the system or insider knowledge to exploit these vulnerabilities. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise, data corruption, and service disruption that could affect business continuity and regulatory compliance requirements.
Security professionals should address this vulnerability through immediate patching of affected MediaCAST versions, implementing proper input validation mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to monitor and block suspicious SQL injection patterns. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices recommended by OWASP and NIST guidelines. Organizations should also implement database activity monitoring and conduct thorough security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications within their infrastructure. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a database access technique under the credential access and privilege escalation phases, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security controls throughout the application lifecycle.