CVE-2015-2237 in Betster
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Betster (aka PHP Betoffice) 1.0.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) showprofile.php or (2) categoryedit.php or (3) username parameter in a login to index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/27/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-2237 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Betster version 1.0.4, also known as PHP Betoffice. This vulnerability resides within the application's handling of user input parameters, specifically targeting three distinct endpoints that process database queries. The affected files include showprofile.php, categoryedit.php, and index.php, each representing different attack vectors that could potentially compromise the underlying database infrastructure. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. Attackers can manipulate the id parameter in showprofile.php and categoryedit.php to inject malicious SQL code that bypasses authentication mechanisms and executes arbitrary commands on the database server. Additionally, the username parameter in index.php login functionality presents another avenue for exploitation, allowing remote attackers to perform unauthorized database operations. These attack vectors demonstrate a fundamental flaw in input validation practices and highlight the absence of proper parameterized query implementations within the application's codebase.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with potential full database compromise capabilities. Remote attackers could extract sensitive user information, modify database records, or even escalate privileges within the application's database environment. The implications include unauthorized access to user profiles, financial data, and potentially system credentials stored within the database. This vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application's data, representing a severe threat to the system's overall security posture and potentially violating data protection regulations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-2237 require immediate implementation of parameterized queries and input validation across all affected endpoints. The application should employ prepared statements with proper parameter binding to prevent SQL injection attacks, ensuring that user input is never directly concatenated into SQL commands. Additionally, input sanitization measures must be implemented to filter and validate all user-supplied data before processing, particularly focusing on the id and username parameters. Security patches should be applied immediately to upgrade to a patched version of Betster, while network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following secure coding practices and adheres to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security testing and input validation protocols.