CVE-2015-8298 in RXAdmin
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the login page in RXTEC RXAdmin UPDATE 06 / 2012 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) loginpassword, (2) loginusername, (3) zusatzlicher, or (4) groupid parameter to index.htm, or the (5) rxtec cookie to index.htm.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/17/2023
The vulnerability CVE-2015-8298 represents a critical SQL injection flaw in RXTEC RXAdmin UPDATE 06 / 2012 software, specifically targeting the login page functionality. This vulnerability resides within the web application's authentication mechanism, where user input is improperly validated and directly incorporated into database queries without adequate sanitization or parameterization. The affected parameters include loginpassword, loginusername, zusatzlicher, groupid, and the rxtec cookie, all of which are processed through the index.htm endpoint, creating multiple attack vectors for malicious actors to exploit.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before executing database queries. When users attempt to log in through the RXAdmin interface, the system processes these credentials directly within SQL statements, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code through carefully crafted input values. This design flaw aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper validation or escaping mechanisms. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that multiple input vectors exist, providing attackers with several potential entry points to achieve their malicious objectives.
The operational impact of CVE-2015-8298 is severe and multifaceted, as it enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the underlying database system. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, including unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion of sensitive information. Attackers could potentially escalate privileges, gain administrative access to the application, or extract confidential user credentials and personal data stored within the database. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible. This type of vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 category, which covers exploitation of remote services through SQL injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application's codebase, ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly escaped or parameterized before database interaction. Organizations should also implement input sanitization routines that filter out or escape potentially malicious SQL characters and sequences. Additionally, applying the latest security patches and updates from RXTEC, if available, is crucial, though this specific version appears to be outdated. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional defense-in-depth layers, while regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls and database query monitoring can further reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.