CVE-2013-10019 in OAICat
Summary
by MITRE • 02/20/2023
A vulnerability was found in OCLC-Research OAICat 1.5.61. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.5.62 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 6cc65501869fa663bcd24a70b63f41f5cfe6b3e1. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-221489 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-10019 represents a critical sql injection flaw in OCLC-Research OAICat version 1.5.61, a widely used library cataloging system that manages bibliographic records and metadata for academic and research institutions. This vulnerability exists within the application's processing mechanisms that handle user input and database interactions, creating a significant security risk for organizations relying on this cataloging platform. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted input, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of bibliographic data stored within the system.
The technical implementation of this sql injection vulnerability occurs when the OAICat application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. This processing weakness enables attackers to inject malicious sql commands that can be executed within the database context, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information, data manipulation, or even complete system compromise. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage this flaw from external networks without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with publicly accessible cataloging interfaces.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data modification, deletion, or extraction of sensitive information. Organizations using OAICat 1.5.61 may face severe consequences including compromised academic records, intellectual property exposure, and potential regulatory violations depending on the nature of the data stored. The vulnerability's critical rating indicates that it can be exploited with minimal technical skill and can cause substantial damage to institutional data integrity and user privacy. This risk is compounded by the fact that library systems often contain sensitive information about research activities, patron records, and institutional holdings that may be subject to various privacy regulations.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigation strategies including upgrading to OAICat version 1.5.62, which contains the necessary patch identified by the commit hash 6cc65501869fa663bcd24a70b63f41f5cfe6b3e1. This upgrade addresses the underlying sql injection vulnerability by implementing proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting thorough input sanitization, and establishing network segmentation to limit potential attack surface. Organizations should also perform comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify any other potentially affected systems within their network infrastructure that might be running similar vulnerable software versions. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 sql injection weakness category and represents a common attack vector that maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including command and control, credential access, and privilege escalation.