CVE-2015-10066 in wuersch
Summary
by MITRE • 01/18/2023
A vulnerability was found in tynx wuersch and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function packValue/getByCustomQuery of the file backend/base/Store.class.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 66d4718750a741d1053d327a79e285fd50372519. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218462 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/09/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10066 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the tynx wuersch application framework. This security weakness resides in the backend/base/Store.class.php file where the packValue and getByCustomQuery functions fail to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL query construction. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through carefully crafted input parameters, potentially enabling complete database compromise and unauthorized data access. The vulnerability classification as critical reflects the severe impact potential, as SQL injection attacks can lead to data theft, data manipulation, privilege escalation, and in many cases complete system compromise. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the insertion of malicious SQL code into query statements, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of vulnerabilities in software applications. The specific function context where the vulnerability occurs suggests that the application's data persistence layer lacks proper input validation and parameterization mechanisms, creating an exploitable attack surface for database manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Attackers can leverage this SQL injection flaw to extract confidential data, modify database records, create new database users with elevated privileges, or even execute operating system commands if the database server allows such operations. The patch identifier 66d4718750a741d1053d327a79e285fd50372519 provides a specific fix that addresses the root cause by implementing proper input sanitization and parameterized query execution. Without this patch, organizations running affected versions of tynx wuersch remain highly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks that could result in significant financial loss, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. The vulnerability affects the core data access functionality of the application, making it particularly dangerous as it impacts fundamental operations rather than isolated features.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-10066 must prioritize immediate patch application as the primary defense mechanism, given the critical severity classification. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation measures at multiple layers including application-level parameter sanitization, database-level query parameterization, and web application firewall rules to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts. Additional defensive measures include database access privilege management, regular security assessments, and implementation of proper error handling that prevents information disclosure from database errors. Security teams should conduct thorough code reviews focusing on all database interaction points to identify similar vulnerabilities that may exist in other parts of the application. The remediation process should also include monitoring for exploitation attempts and implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify patterns consistent with SQL injection attacks. Organizations should consider adopting secure coding practices that align with OWASP Top Ten recommendations and ensure that all database interactions follow the principle of least privilege, limiting the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.