CVE-2014-8294 in Voice Of Web AllMyGuests
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Voice Of Web AllMyGuests 0.4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) allmyphp_cookie cookie to admin.php or the (2) Username or (3) Password.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-8294 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Voice Of Web AllMyGuests 0.4.1 web application. This vulnerability exists in the administrative interface and affects the application's handling of user credentials and session data. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the underlying database through carefully crafted malicious inputs, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or executing arbitrary commands on the database server.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through three distinct attack vectors that all lead to the same fundamental weakness in data handling. The first vector involves manipulation of the allmyphp_cookie cookie parameter within the admin.php endpoint, where the application directly incorporates cookie values into SQL queries without proper sanitization. The second and third vectors target the Username and Password parameters respectively, where user input is similarly processed without adequate protection against SQL injection attacks. These attack surfaces demonstrate a systemic failure in input validation throughout the authentication and administrative components of the application. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, and represents a classic example of how insecure database query construction can lead to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete database compromise and potential system takeover. Remote attackers can leverage these SQL injection points to extract sensitive user information including usernames, passwords, and personal data stored in the database. The administrative nature of the vulnerability means that attackers could potentially escalate privileges, modify user accounts, or even gain access to the underlying database server itself. This type of vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 for network service discovery. Organizations running this vulnerable version of AllMyGuests face significant risk of data breaches, unauthorized access to guest management systems, and potential disruption of business operations. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network, making it particularly dangerous for web applications exposed to the internet.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-8294 must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. The most effective immediate solution involves upgrading to a patched version of AllMyGuests that properly implements input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques including the use of prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Additionally, web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoints. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application stack. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in preventing database-related attacks. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, while maintaining comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities to detect unauthorized access attempts.