CVE-2015-7568 in Yaeger
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the password recovery feature in Yeager CMS 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to change the account credentials of known users via the "userEmail" parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/30/2025
The CVE-2015-7568 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the password recovery functionality of Yeager CMS version 1.2.1, exposing organizations to significant credential compromise risks. This vulnerability specifically targets the "userEmail" parameter used during the account recovery process, creating an attack vector that enables remote adversaries to manipulate user account credentials without requiring authentication. The flaw demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and proper parameter sanitization within the application's user authentication flow, particularly in the password recovery module that handles user email addresses for account verification and reset operations.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through maliciously crafted sql injection payloads that are passed through the userEmail parameter during the password recovery request process. When the application processes this parameter without adequate sanitization or parameterized query construction, attackers can inject malicious sql code that manipulates the underlying database operations. This allows unauthorized individuals to either extract user account information, modify existing user credentials, or potentially create new administrative accounts with elevated privileges. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of sql injection, which is classified as a high-risk vulnerability in the Common Weakness Enumeration framework, specifically targeting the improper neutralization of special elements in sql commands.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-7568 extends beyond simple credential theft, as it provides attackers with persistent access to user accounts and potentially administrative controls within the compromised system. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to compromise multiple user accounts simultaneously, especially if the application's password recovery mechanism does not implement proper rate limiting or account lockout mechanisms. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it targets a legitimate user functionality that is expected to be secure, making it more difficult for organizations to detect malicious activity that appears to be normal user behavior. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for credential access through credential dumping, as attackers can systematically extract and modify user credentials through database manipulation.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized queries for all database interactions, particularly within authentication modules. The recommended approach involves implementing proper sanitization of user inputs, utilizing prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent sql injection, and implementing additional security controls such as account lockout mechanisms and rate limiting for password recovery requests. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in password recovery requests, and organizations should conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application modules. The remediation process should include updating to the latest version of Yeager CMS where this vulnerability has been patched, implementing web application firewalls with sql injection detection capabilities, and establishing proper input validation controls for all user-facing parameters that interact with database systems.