CVE-2015-4137 in Clone Script
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in related.php in Milw0rm Clone Script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the program parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2015-4137 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Milw0rm Clone Script 1.0 web application. This security weakness resides in the related.php script which processes user input through the program parameter, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of insecure input handling and demonstrates a fundamental failure in proper parameter validation and sanitization within the web application's codebase. Such flaws are particularly dangerous because they allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and directly interact with the underlying database infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of user-supplied data within the SQL query construction process. When the program parameter is passed to the related.php script, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize the input before incorporating it into database queries. This allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code that gets executed by the database server, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The flaw specifically manifests when the application concatenates user input directly into SQL statements without adequate sanitization measures, creating a classic SQL injection vector that aligns with CWE-89 standards for improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, encompassing complete database compromise and potential system lateral movement. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, and system configurations from the affected database. The implications are particularly severe for web applications that store sensitive user information, as successful exploitation could lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and regulatory compliance violations. This vulnerability enables attackers to perform actions such as privilege escalation, data manipulation, and potentially gain persistence within the target environment, making it a prime target for advanced persistent threat actors who follow ATT&CK framework tactics for initial access and execution.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-4137 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the affected application. Organizations should implement prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is properly separated from SQL command structure, preventing the injection of malicious code. Input sanitization measures including character encoding, length validation, and whitelist filtering should be enforced to eliminate dangerous characters from user-supplied parameters. Additionally, database access controls must be reviewed and restricted to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Security patches and updates should be applied immediately to address this vulnerability, with network segmentation and intrusion detection systems deployed to monitor for exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application portfolio, ensuring compliance with industry standards and reducing overall attack surface.