CVE-2015-10048 in desafio_buzz_woody
Summary
by MITRE • 01/15/2023
A vulnerability was found in bmattoso desafio_buzz_woody. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is cb8220cbae06082c969b1776fcb2fdafb3a1006b. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-218357 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10048 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the bmattoso desafio_buzz_woody application, demonstrating a fundamental weakness in input validation and data handling processes. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, where improper sanitization of user inputs allows malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input strings. The flaw exists in the application's processing logic where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql statements without adequate escaping or parameterization mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input that alters the intended execution flow of database queries. The patch cb8220cbae06082c969b1776fcb2fdafb3a1006b addresses this by implementing proper input validation and parameterized query construction, ensuring that user data cannot be interpreted as sql code. This remediation aligns with the ATT&CK framework's T1071.004 technique for application layer protocol manipulation and represents a critical defensive measure against data breach scenarios. The vulnerability's classification as critical indicates potential for complete database compromise, unauthorized data access, and possible privilege escalation within the affected system.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations relying on the affected application, as sql injection attacks can result in unauthorized data extraction, data modification, or complete system compromise. The impact extends beyond immediate data theft to include potential service disruption and regulatory compliance violations. Attackers leveraging this flaw could access sensitive information, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability's presence in a web application context makes it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through standard web interfaces without requiring specialized tools or deep system knowledge.
Organizations must prioritize immediate patch deployment to address this vulnerability, as the associated patch represents a fundamental security improvement that prevents the exploitation vector entirely. The recommended mitigation strategy involves not only applying the specific patch cb8220cbae06082c969b1776fcb2fdafb3a1006b but also implementing comprehensive input validation across all application components. Additional defensive measures should include database access controls, query monitoring, and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities. The VDB-218357 identifier serves as a tracking mechanism for security professionals to ensure proper remediation and prevent similar issues from emerging in related systems or applications. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices and the necessity of following established security frameworks such as OWASP Top Ten to prevent sql injection attacks at the development stage rather than addressing them as post-incident remediation.