CVE-2017-11631 in Fiyo
Summary
by MITRE
dapur/app/app_user/controller/status.php in Fiyo CMS 2.0.7 has SQL injection via the id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/01/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-11631 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Fiyo CMS 2.0.7 content management system. This vulnerability resides in the dapur/app/app_user/controller/status.php file where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries. The specific vector of attack occurs through the id parameter which is directly used in SQL command construction without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms. This oversight creates a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database operations and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the CMS infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization. The flaw demonstrates a classic case of improper input validation where the application trusts user-supplied data without implementing appropriate security controls. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious SQL payloads through the id parameter that can alter the intended database behavior, potentially leading to data extraction, modification, or deletion operations. The vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, as user status information is processed through this vulnerable endpoint.
From an operational perspective, this SQL injection vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using Fiyo CMS 2.0.7 as it could enable attackers to escalate privileges, access user credentials, and compromise the entire content management system. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers might be able to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying database server, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the CMS infrastructure, particularly impacting user account management and status tracking functionality. Organizations relying on this CMS version face potential data breaches and regulatory compliance violations that could result in substantial financial and reputational damage.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the Fiyo CMS to version 2.0.8 or later where the SQL injection flaw has been addressed. System administrators should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent similar issues in custom applications. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by limiting database user permissions and implementing proper access controls. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can help monitor for suspicious database access patterns. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the application codebase. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious SQL injection attempts targeting this specific vulnerability pattern.