CVE-2014-125045 in meol1
Summary
by MITRE • 01/06/2023
A vulnerability has been found in meol1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function GetAnimal of the file opdracht4/index.php. The manipulation of the argument where leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 82441e413f87920d1e8f866e8ef9d7f353a7c583. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-217525 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-125045 represents a critical sql injection flaw in the meol1 application that poses significant security risks to affected systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the GetAnimal function within the opdracht4/index.php file, where improper input validation allows attackers to manipulate the where argument parameter. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands into the application's database queries, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure and leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied input within the GetAnimal function, creating an entry point for sql injection attacks. When the application processes the where argument without proper validation or escaping mechanisms, it directly incorporates user input into sql query construction. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is used in sql contexts without proper sanitization. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates the potential for severe impact, including complete database compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents substantial risks to organizations utilizing the affected meol1 application, as attackers can exploit the sql injection flaw to execute arbitrary database commands. The attack surface extends beyond simple data theft to include potential system compromise, data manipulation, and privilege escalation within the database environment. The assigned patch identifier 82441e413f87920d1e8f866e8ef9d7f353a7c583 provides a specific fix that addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and parameterized query construction. Without patch application, systems remain vulnerable to exploitation techniques that leverage the sql injection vector to gain unauthorized access to database resources.
The remediation strategy for this vulnerability involves immediate implementation of the provided patch, which should include comprehensive input validation, parameterized queries, and proper sql statement preparation. Security teams should also conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar patterns in other application functions that might be susceptible to sql injection attacks. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this vulnerability represents a sql injection attack pattern that can be leveraged for initial access and privilege escalation within database environments, making timely patch management essential for maintaining system security posture.