CVE-2011-5103 in Prismotube Video Script
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Alurian Prismotube PHP Video Script allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/01/2025
The CVE-2011-5103 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Alurian Prismotube PHP Video Script that fundamentally compromises the application's database security posture. This vulnerability specifically targets the index.php script where user input is improperly sanitized before being incorporated into sql query constructions. The flaw occurs when the application processes the id parameter without adequate input validation or parameterization, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql statements. When an attacker supplies a malicious value through the id parameter, the application directly concatenates this input into a sql query string without appropriate sanitization measures. This primitive approach to input handling violates fundamental security principles and creates an environment where sql commands can be injected and executed with the privileges of the database user account. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 sql injection as it allows attackers to manipulate database queries through untrusted input sources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with extensive privileges to manipulate the entire video database system. Remote attackers can execute arbitrary sql commands including but not limited to data extraction, modification, deletion, and even privilege escalation within the database. The consequences include potential exposure of sensitive user information, unauthorized content modification, service disruption, and possible lateral movement within the network infrastructure. This vulnerability essentially grants attackers a backdoor into the application's data layer, making it a prime target for comprehensive compromise operations.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent sql injection attacks. The recommended approach involves replacing direct input concatenation with prepared statements and parameterized queries as defined in the owasp top ten security controls. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls, input sanitization, and regular security assessments can significantly reduce the risk exposure. The attack surface can be minimized by following the principle of least privilege for database accounts and implementing proper access controls. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of secure coding practices and demonstrates how basic input validation failures can lead to complete system compromise, aligning with common attack patterns documented in the mitre attack framework.