CVE-2012-0983 in Ez Album
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in Scriptsez.net Ez Album allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a view action to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-0983 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Ez Album script developed by Scriptsez.net. This security weakness resides in the web application's handling of user input parameters, specifically the id parameter used in the view action of the index.php file. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the application's database queries by injecting malicious sql code through the targeted parameter, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows the classic sql injection attack pattern where an attacker crafts malicious input that gets directly incorporated into sql statements without proper sanitization or parameterization. When the application processes the id parameter in the view action, it fails to validate or escape special sql characters and keywords, enabling attackers to inject their own sql commands that execute within the database context. This flaw falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands as a primary cause of sql injection vulnerabilities.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents severe consequences for affected systems as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands remotely without authentication. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive data, modify database contents, delete information, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers might gain access to user credentials, personal information, or business-critical data stored within the application's database. The vulnerability affects any system running the vulnerable Ez Album script, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple users access the application.
The attack surface for this vulnerability is relatively narrow but significant, as it requires access to the specific url structure with the vulnerable id parameter in the view action. However, the impact is magnified by the fact that sql injection vulnerabilities often allow for blind exploitation techniques, where attackers can infer database structure and contents through response timing or error messages. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to the attack technique T1071.004 which describes application layer protocol manipulation, and T1190 which covers exploitation of remote services. Organizations should implement robust input validation, parameterized queries, and proper output encoding to prevent such attacks. The recommended mitigation strategies include immediate patching of the vulnerable script, implementation of web application firewalls, database access controls, and comprehensive security testing including automated sql injection scanning tools. Additionally, following the principle of least privilege for database connections and implementing proper logging and monitoring of database activities can help detect and respond to exploitation attempts effectively.