CVE-2014-8351 in Cookieviz
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in info.php in French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (aka CNIL) CookieViz before 1.0.1 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the domain parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/03/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-8351 represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in the CookieViz component of the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) software suite. This vulnerability specifically affects versions prior to 1.0.1 and resides within the info.php script, making it accessible to remote attackers who can exploit it to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database server. The flaw manifests through improper input validation of the domain parameter, which is processed without adequate sanitization or parameterization measures, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking to compromise the system's data integrity and confidentiality.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input for the domain parameter in the info.php script, bypassing normal input validation mechanisms that should prevent direct SQL command injection. This allows the attacker to manipulate the SQL query execution flow and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within the database. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications, and demonstrates how insufficient input validation can lead to complete database compromise. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it requires no authentication or privileged access, making it an attractive target for automated exploitation tools and malicious actors seeking to exploit weak input sanitization practices.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to modify, delete, or extract sensitive information from the database. In the context of CNIL's CookieViz tool, which likely manages privacy-related data and cookie information, such compromise could lead to exposure of user privacy data, system configuration details, and potentially enable further lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability also represents a significant risk to the organization's compliance with data protection regulations, as unauthorized access to privacy-related databases could result in regulatory violations and potential legal consequences. The attack surface is particularly broad given that the vulnerability affects a web-based component that could be accessed by anyone with knowledge of the target system's URL structure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-8351 should focus on immediate remediation through patching the affected software to version 1.0.1 or later, which would contain proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. Organizations should implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks, as recommended in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense, while regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. The remediation process should also include comprehensive input validation across all parameters, proper error handling to prevent information leakage, and regular security training for developers to prevent similar coding flaws in future implementations, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.