CVE-2015-4610 in Store Locator Extension
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the Store Locator (locator) extension before 3.3.1 for TYPO3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/08/2019
The CVE-2015-4610 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Store Locator extension for TYPO3 content management system, affecting versions prior to 3.3.1. This vulnerability resides in the locator extension which is commonly used for creating store directories and location-based services within TYPO3 websites. The flaw specifically impacts authenticated users who can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The vulnerability's classification as a remote authenticated SQL injection means that attackers must first establish a valid user account within the TYPO3 system, but once authenticated, they can manipulate the application's database interactions through crafted input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the Store Locator extension's database query construction mechanisms. When authenticated users submit data through the extension's interface, the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into SQL queries. This allows malicious actors to inject additional SQL syntax that alters the intended query execution flow, potentially enabling data extraction, modification, or deletion operations. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it provides attackers with the capability to escalate privileges, access sensitive system information, and ultimately gain unauthorized control over the database server. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the CVE description suggest that multiple input points within the extension could be exploited, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as defenders cannot easily predict all potential attack surfaces.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-4610 is severe for organizations using TYPO3 with the Store Locator extension, as it provides a direct pathway for authenticated attackers to compromise database integrity and confidentiality. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive customer data, manipulate store location information, and potentially access other system resources that share the same database connection. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege as legitimate users can exploit their authenticated sessions to perform unauthorized database operations. Organizations may face regulatory compliance issues if customer data is compromised, as this vulnerability directly affects data protection requirements under various privacy frameworks including GDPR and similar regulations. The attack surface is further expanded when considering that the Store Locator extension often handles sensitive business information such as customer addresses, store locations, and operational data that could be valuable to adversaries.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-4610 should prioritize immediate patching of the Store Locator extension to version 3.3.1 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should also implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding measures to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other applications. Database administrators should review and restrict database user permissions, ensuring that applications only have access to the minimum required database operations. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unusual database access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party extensions and implementing robust security testing procedures including dynamic application security testing and static code analysis. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving SQL injection and privilege escalation, emphasizing the need for defensive measures that address both the initial exploitation vector and potential post-exploitation activities. Organizations should also conduct regular security audits of their TYPO3 installations to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other extensions that may be present in their web applications.