CVE-2012-5105 in SQLiteManager
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SQLiteManager 1.2.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dbsel parameter to (1) main.php or (2) index.php; or (3) nsextt parameter to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/23/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-5105 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within SQLiteManager version 1.2.4, a web-based database management tool that facilitates administration of sqlite databases through a browser interface. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's parameter handling processes, creating exploitable entry points that allow malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code into the application's response. The flaw specifically affects three distinct endpoints: main.php and index.php which accept the dbsel parameter, and index.php which accepts the nsextt parameter, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through multiple attack vectors within the same application framework.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in software applications. The flaw occurs when user-supplied input from the dbsel and nsextt parameters is directly incorporated into the web page response without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms. This allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that, when executed in a victim's browser, can perform unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or executing arbitrary commands within the context of the vulnerable application. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to properly validate or escape input data before rendering it in the HTML output, creating a persistent XSS vector that can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication or privileged access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it can enable attackers to establish persistent footholds within environments where SQLiteManager is deployed. When exploited successfully, these XSS vulnerabilities can lead to session hijacking, where attackers capture user authentication tokens and gain unauthorized access to database management functionalities. The implications are particularly severe in environments where the application serves as a gateway to sensitive database operations, as attackers could potentially escalate privileges, modify database contents, or exfiltrate confidential information. Additionally, the vulnerability can be leveraged as part of broader attack chains, potentially serving as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks such as those documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the technique of "Web Application Attack Surface" and "Credential Access" categories.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through software updates to the latest stable version of SQLiteManager that addresses these XSS flaws. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied parameters undergo proper sanitization before being rendered in HTML contexts. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures by restricting script execution and limiting the potential impact of successful XSS attacks. Security teams should also consider deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious traffic patterns associated with known XSS exploitation techniques, while conducting regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other web applications within the organization's attack surface.