CVE-2015-4658 in Clone Script
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/login.php in Milw0rm Clone Script 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) usr or (2) pwd parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2025
The CVE-2015-4658 vulnerability represents a critical SQL injection flaw in the Milw0rm Clone Script version 1.0, specifically within the admin/login.php component. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution attacks through improper input validation in authentication parameters. The flaw affects two distinct input vectors identified as the usr and pwd parameters, which are used during the login process to authenticate administrators. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-89 which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, making it a classic example of SQL injection exploitation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the script's failure to properly sanitize or escape user input before incorporating it into SQL query constructions. When an attacker submits malicious input through either the usr or pwd parameters, the application directly concatenates this unvalidated data into database queries without appropriate parameterization or input filtering mechanisms. This primitive approach to database interaction creates an exploitable pathway where attacker-controlled SQL syntax can be executed within the database context, potentially allowing full database access, data exfiltration, or administrative privilege escalation.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-4658 extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to assume administrative control of the affected system. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive user information, modification of critical system data, and potential lateral movement within network environments. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access or prior authentication to exploit the flaw, making it particularly dangerous in publicly accessible web applications. From an attack framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploitation of remote services and T1078 for valid accounts usage, while also supporting T1005 for data from local system and T1083 for file and directory discovery through database enumeration.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The most effective remediation involves replacing direct string concatenation with prepared statements or parameterized queries that separate SQL command structure from user input data. Additionally, comprehensive input sanitization should be implemented to filter or escape special characters that could alter SQL command execution. Security measures should include regular code reviews focusing on database interaction patterns, implementation of web application firewalls to detect suspicious SQL patterns, and enforcement of principle of least privilege for database accounts used by the application. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and audit logging to detect unauthorized access attempts and maintain compliance with security standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.