CVE-2011-5168 in Banana Dance
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in user.php in Banana Dance before B.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/04/2024
The CVE-2011-5168 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Banana Dance content management system prior to version B.1.5. This vulnerability specifically affects the user.php script where the id parameter is processed without adequate input validation or sanitization. The flaw enables remote attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly through the web interface, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure underlying the application.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-89, which classifies sql injection as a serious security flaw occurring when an application incorporates untrusted data into sql queries without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to implement proper input sanitization mechanisms for the id parameter, allowing attackers to manipulate the sql execution flow by injecting malicious sql code. When the application processes the id parameter in user.php, it directly incorporates user-supplied input into sql queries without appropriate validation or encoding, creating a direct pathway for unauthorized database access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the database server. This could result in complete database compromise including data exfiltration, data modification, unauthorized user account creation, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries can exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet without requiring local system access, making it particularly dangerous for web applications hosting sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2011-5168 should focus on immediate application patching to version B.1.5 or later where the sql injection vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent similar issues in other components. The remediation approach should align with defensive techniques outlined in the attack technique framework under TA0006 privilege escalation and TA0008 credential access, as this vulnerability could enable attackers to escalate privileges through database access. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms can provide additional layers of protection against sql injection attacks, while regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components.