CVE-2014-125065 in bottle-auth
Summary
by MITRE • 01/07/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in john5223 bottle-auth. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 99cfbcc0c1429096e3479744223ffb4fda276875. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217632.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2023
This critical sql injection vulnerability exists in the john5223 bottle-auth library affecting an unknown function within the authentication framework. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries through improper input validation, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive user data and system resources. The vulnerability represents a significant security risk as it could be exploited to extract confidential information, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the affected system. The sql injection vector likely occurs when user-supplied parameters are directly incorporated into sql statements without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the authentication module, creating an environment where malicious sql code can be injected and executed by the database engine. This type of flaw aligns with common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities in software applications. The vulnerability demonstrates poor secure coding practices where user inputs are not properly escaped or parameterized before being processed by the database layer, allowing attackers to manipulate the intended sql query execution flow.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses severe risks to organizations using the bottle-auth library for authentication services. Attackers could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to user credentials, personal information, and potentially compromise the entire authentication system. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as sql injection attacks can also enable attackers to execute administrative database commands, leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects any application utilizing the john5223 bottle-auth library that processes user inputs through the vulnerable function, making it particularly dangerous in widespread use scenarios.
Security remediation for this vulnerability requires immediate application of the provided patch identified by commit hash 99cfbcc0c1429096e3479744223ffb4fda276875. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation measures including parameterized queries, prepared statements, and proper sanitization of all user inputs before database processing. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls, database activity monitoring, and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in the codebase. The vulnerability identifier VDB-217632 should be monitored for any updates or additional related threats that may emerge from this security flaw. Organizations must also conduct thorough code reviews to ensure similar injection vulnerabilities do not exist in other parts of their authentication systems, as sql injection remains one of the most prevalent and dangerous attack vectors in modern web applications.