CVE-2014-10034 in couponPHP
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the admin area in couponPHP before 1.2.0 allow remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) iDisplayLength or (2) iDisplayStart parameter to (a) comments_paginate.php or (b) stores_paginate.php in admin/ajax/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/20/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2014-10034 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the couponPHP application's administrative interface prior to version 1.2.0. This vulnerability specifically targets the admin area's AJAX functionality where the application processes pagination requests for comments and store data. The flaw allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands through manipulation of specific parameters, creating a significant security risk that could escalate to full system compromise.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through the improper handling of user-supplied input in the iDisplayLength and iDisplayStart parameters within the comments_paginate.php and stores_paginate.php files located in the admin/ajax/ directory. These parameters are used to control the display length and starting point of paginated data in the administrative interface. When these values are directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, they become injection points for malicious SQL payloads. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a classic example of insecure input handling in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification. Since the vulnerability requires administrative authentication, it primarily affects privilege escalation scenarios where an attacker has already gained access to an administrator account or can compromise one through other means. However, the vulnerability's presence in the administrative interface makes it particularly dangerous as it could allow attackers to extract sensitive data, modify user accounts, manipulate coupon systems, or potentially escalate privileges further. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it operates through legitimate administrative functionality, making detection more difficult and potentially allowing persistent access to critical administrative features.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement the patch provided in couponPHP version 1.2.0 which addresses the input sanitization issues in the pagination scripts. Additionally, implementing proper parameterized queries for all database interactions, enforcing strict input validation, and implementing proper access controls would mitigate similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, highlighting the need for both network-level monitoring and application-level security controls. Security teams should also consider implementing database activity monitoring to detect anomalous SQL query patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts.