CVE-2014-9242 in WebsiteBaker
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/pages/modify.php in WebsiteBaker 2.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the page_id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/01/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-9242 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the WebsiteBaker content management system version 2.8.3. This vulnerability specifically targets the admin/pages/modify.php script, which serves as a backend administrative interface for managing website pages. The flaw arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the page_id parameter, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking to manipulate the underlying database operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or validate user-supplied input before incorporating it into sql query constructs. When an attacker submits a crafted page_id parameter containing malicious sql payload, the application directly appends this unvalidated input to the sql statement without appropriate sanitization measures. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The vulnerability exists at the intersection of inadequate input validation and improper sql query construction, making it particularly dangerous for administrative interfaces that handle sensitive data operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data manipulation, as it provides attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary sql commands on the affected database server. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to retrieve sensitive administrative credentials, modify or delete website content, extract confidential user data, or even escalate privileges within the database environment. The remote nature of this attack vector means that adversaries do not require physical access to the server or local network connectivity, making the vulnerability particularly attractive for widespread exploitation. This type of vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the attack tree framework under the MITRE ATT&CK matrix, specifically relating to credential access and privilege escalation through database manipulation.
Organizations utilizing WebsiteBaker 2.8.3 should immediately implement comprehensive mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. The most effective immediate solution involves applying the official security patch released by WebsiteBaker developers, which typically includes proper input sanitization and parameterized query construction. Additionally, implementing input validation at multiple layers including web application firewalls, database access controls, and proper parameter binding mechanisms provides defense-in-depth protection. Database administrators should review and restrict database user privileges for the web application, ensuring that the application account has minimal required permissions and cannot execute administrative sql commands. Network segmentation and monitoring of sql query patterns can help detect potential exploitation attempts, while regular security audits of web applications should include comprehensive sql injection testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the system architecture.