CVE-2015-10050 in miRNA_Database_by_PHP_MySql
Summary
by MITRE • 01/15/2023
A vulnerability was found in brandonfire miRNA_Database_by_PHP_MySql. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function __construct/select_single_rna/count_rna of the file inc/model.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 307c5d510841e6142ddcbbdbb93d0e8a0dc3fd6a. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218374 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10050 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the brandonfire miRNA_Database_by_PHP_MySql application. This security weakness resides in the inc/model.php file and specifically impacts three core functions: __construct, select_single_rna, and count_rna. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that allow malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands through user-controllable parameters. The flaw demonstrates characteristics consistent with CWE-89 sql injection, where untrusted data flows directly into sql command execution contexts without proper escaping or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication, extract sensitive database information, modify or delete records, and potentially gain unauthorized access to the underlying database system. The patch identified by the commit hash 307c5d510841e6142ddcbbdbb93d0e8a0dc3fd6a addresses this issue by implementing proper input sanitization and parameterized query construction techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it can be leveraged to establish persistent access within the application's environment. According to ATT&CK framework categorization, this vulnerability maps to T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. The critical severity designation indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications. Organizations running this miRNA database system face significant risks including data exfiltration of genetic research information, system compromise leading to further lateral movement, and potential regulatory violations if sensitive biological data is exposed. The vulnerability's location within core database interaction functions means that any user input processed through these methods could serve as an attack vector for sql injection payloads.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-10050 should prioritize immediate patch application as recommended by the vendor. System administrators must ensure that the specific patch commit 307c5d510841e6142ddcbbdbb93d0e8a0dc3fd6a is applied to all affected installations. Additionally, implementing proper input validation at multiple layers including application code, web application firewalls, and database level controls provides defense in depth. Database access should be restricted through principle of least privilege, ensuring that application accounts have minimal required permissions. Regular security assessments including automated sql injection testing tools should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in the codebase. Organizations should also implement database activity monitoring to detect anomalous sql query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the importance of secure coding practices, particularly around sql query construction and input handling, aligning with industry standards such as owasp top ten and iso 27001 security requirements for application security controls.