CVE-2017-12757 in iTech B2B Script
Summary
by MITRE
Certain Ambit Technologies Pvt. Ltd products are affected by: SQL Injection. This affects iTech B2B Script 4.42i and Tech Business Networking Script 8.26i and Tech Caregiver Script 2.71i and Tech Classifieds Script 7.41i and Tech Dating Script 3.40i and Tech Freelancer Script 5.27i and Tech Image Sharing Script 4.13i and Tech Job Script 9.27i and Tech Movie Script 7.51i and Tech Multi Vendor Script 6.63i and Tech Social Networking Script 3.08i and Tech Travel Script 9.49. The impact is: Code execution (remote).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/15/2023
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw affecting multiple web applications developed by Ambit Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The vulnerability exists within the iTech B2B Script 4.42i and several other related scripts including Tech Business Networking Script 8.26i, Tech Caregiver Script 2.71i, and various other tech-based business platforms. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through maliciously crafted sql queries, making it a severe security risk that could compromise entire web applications and underlying systems. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities, and aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack tree framework under T1213 for data manipulation and T1071 for application layer protocols.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and improper sanitization of user-supplied data within the affected web applications. When users interact with the applications through forms, parameters, or api endpoints, the input data is not properly escaped or parameterized before being incorporated into sql queries. This creates an opportunity for attackers to inject malicious sql commands that can manipulate database operations, extract sensitive information, modify data, or execute system commands. The remote code execution capability indicates that attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise and data breaches.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or information disclosure. Organizations running these affected scripts face significant risks including unauthorized access to customer databases, financial data theft, service disruption, and potential regulatory violations. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers can target these systems from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access or prior authentication. This vulnerability particularly affects business-to-business platforms and social networking applications where sensitive user data, transaction records, and personal information are stored, making the potential damage substantial for affected organizations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action including applying available security patches from Ambit Technologies, implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious sql injection attempts. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications, implement proper database access controls, and establish regular security monitoring procedures. The remediation process must include thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components and the implementation of secure coding practices that align with industry standards such as owasp top ten and the iso 27001 information security management framework. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing database activity monitoring and intrusion detection systems to provide early warning of potential exploitation attempts.