CVE-2016-0710 in JetSpeed
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) role or (2) user parameter to services/usermanager/users/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-0710 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the User Manager service of Apache Jetspeed version 2.3.0 and earlier. This vulnerability resides in the web application's user management functionality where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into SQL queries. The specific parameters affected are the role and user parameters within the services/usermanager/users/ endpoint, which allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands through crafted HTTP requests.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which classifies SQL injection as a weakness where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw occurs in the User Manager service component of Apache Jetspeed, which is designed to handle user authentication and authorization functions within the portal framework. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the role or user parameters to inject malicious SQL payloads that bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the underlying database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides remote attackers with the capability to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database server hosting the Apache Jetspeed application. This could lead to complete database compromise, data exfiltration, modification of user accounts, and potential privilege escalation within the application. The vulnerability affects the authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to impersonate users or gain administrative privileges within the portal environment. Additionally, the remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require local system access or network proximity to exploit the vulnerability.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly under the T1190 technique for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and proper parameterization in database queries, which is a fundamental security principle that should be implemented through secure coding practices. Organizations should immediately upgrade to Apache Jetspeed version 2.3.1 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed through proper input sanitization and parameterized query implementation. Additional mitigations include implementing web application firewalls, deploying database activity monitoring, and conducting thorough code reviews to identify similar input validation issues within the application codebase. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of regular security assessments and vulnerability management programs to identify and remediate such critical flaws in enterprise web applications.