CVE-2015-7784 in BbAdminViewsControl
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the BOKUBLOCK (1) BbAdminViewsControl213 plugin before 1.1 and (2) BbAdminViewsControl plugin before 2.1 for EC-CUBE allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/26/2018
The CVE-2015-7784 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw affecting the BOKUBLOCK plugins within the EC-CUBE e-commerce platform ecosystem. This vulnerability specifically impacts two distinct plugin components: BbAdminViewsControl213 plugin versions prior to 1.1 and BbAdminViewsControl plugin versions prior to 2.1. The flaw exists within the administrative interface of these plugins, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted input parameters. The vulnerability is classified as remote and authenticated, meaning that an attacker must first establish valid credentials to exploit the flaw, but once authenticated, they can leverage this weakness to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and parameter sanitization within the plugin's database interaction logic. When authenticated users submit data through the affected administrative interfaces, the system fails to properly escape or parameterize sql query components, allowing malicious input to be interpreted as part of the sql command rather than as data. This fundamental flaw in data handling creates an environment where attackers can manipulate the sql execution flow to perform unauthorized operations such as data extraction, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the database communication mechanism, making it particularly dangerous as it can bypass traditional network-level security controls.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-7784 extends beyond simple data compromise, as authenticated attackers can leverage this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and gain deeper access to the system. The ability to execute arbitrary sql commands provides attackers with the capability to manipulate user accounts, modify product catalogs, access sensitive customer information, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the application environment. This vulnerability directly violates several security principles including input validation, least privilege, and defense in depth. From an operational standpoint, the impact is severe as it can lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, and regulatory compliance violations that may result in significant financial and reputational damage to organizations using vulnerable EC-CUBE installations.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement remediation measures including updating to the patched versions of both BbAdminViewsControl plugins, specifically versions 1.1 and 2.1 respectively. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit administrative access to the minimum required personnel. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in sql commands, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual sql query patterns and unauthorized administrative activities, while regular security assessments should verify proper input validation mechanisms are in place. The incident also highlights the importance of timely patch management and the need for comprehensive security testing of third-party plugins before deployment in production environments.