CVE-2015-10053 in curupira
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2023
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in prodigasistemas curupira up to 0.1.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file app/controllers/curupira/passwords_controller.rb. The manipulation leads to sql injection. Upgrading to version 0.1.4 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 93a9a77896bb66c949acb8e64bceafc74bc8c271. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-218394 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2023
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the prodigasistemas curupira application version 0.1.3 and earlier. The vulnerability exists within the password reset functionality, specifically in the app/controllers/curupira/passwords_controller.rb file where user input is improperly handled during database operations. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious sql code through input parameters that are directly incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. This creates an exploitable condition where malicious actors can manipulate the database queries to extract, modify, or delete sensitive information from the underlying database system. The vulnerability is classified as critical due to the potential for full database compromise and unauthorized access to user credentials and personal information stored within the application's database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization practices within the application's controller layer. When users attempt to reset their passwords, the application processes their input through the vulnerable controller function without adequate protection against sql injection attacks. This weakness aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper escaping or parameterization. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because password reset functionality is often exposed to external users and typically involves database interactions that can be exploited to gain deeper system access. The vulnerability demonstrates poor secure coding practices that violate fundamental security principles for handling user input in database operations.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data access, data manipulation, and potential complete database compromise. Attackers could extract user credentials, personal information, and other sensitive data stored in the application's database. The vulnerability also poses risks to system availability and integrity, as malicious actors could potentially delete or corrupt database records. The impact extends beyond immediate data theft to potential lateral movement within the network if the database server hosts additional applications or services. Organizations using affected versions of curupira face significant risk of regulatory compliance violations, data breaches, and reputational damage. This vulnerability also provides attackers with potential persistence mechanisms and could serve as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks against the broader infrastructure.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate upgrading to version 0.1.4 of the curupira application, which includes the patch identified by commit hash 93a9a77896bb66c949acb8e64bceafc74bc8c271. This upgrade addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and sql query parameterization techniques that prevent malicious sql code from being executed. Organizations should also implement additional security measures including input sanitization, regular security code reviews, and database access monitoring. The fix aligns with security best practices outlined in the software security guidelines and addresses the specific weakness identified in the application's controller implementation. Security teams should verify that the patch has been properly applied and conduct regression testing to ensure no functionality has been compromised. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities in other application components.