CVE-2017-14600 in Pragyan
Summary
by MITRE
Pragyan CMS v3.0 is vulnerable to an Error-Based SQL injection in cms/admin.lib.php via $_GET['del_black'], resulting in Information Disclosure.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/29/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-14600 affects Pragyan CMS version 3.0 and represents a critical error-based sql injection flaw that resides within the administrative component of the content management system. This vulnerability specifically manifests in the cms/admin.lib.php file where the application fails to properly sanitize user input received through the $_GET['del_black'] parameter. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject sql commands directly into the application's query processing mechanism, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive database information and system resources.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization practices within the pragnyan cms codebase. When an attacker crafts a malicious payload and passes it through the del_black parameter in the http get request, the application processes this unvalidated input directly within sql query construction without proper escaping or parameterization. This error-based sql injection vector operates by exploiting the application's error handling mechanism to extract database schema information and user credentials through carefully crafted sql payloads that trigger specific error messages containing sensitive data. The vulnerability is categorized under cwe-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws and aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre att&ck framework under the data extraction and credential access domains.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure to potentially enable full database compromise and unauthorized administrative access. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can extract user credentials, session information, and potentially gain access to the entire cms database structure. The implications are particularly severe given that this affects the administrative component of the system, meaning that successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise. The vulnerability affects not only the confidentiality of stored information but also potentially impacts the integrity and availability of the cms platform. Organizations using pragnyan cms v3.0 should consider this vulnerability as a critical threat requiring immediate remediation due to its potential for widespread system compromise and data exposure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-14600 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected pragnyan cms version with the latest security updates from the vendor. In the interim, administrators should implement input validation measures including parameterized queries, proper escaping of user input, and the implementation of web application firewalls to filter malicious requests. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit administrative access to the cms system. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application stack. Additionally, implementing proper logging and monitoring of administrative functions will help detect potential exploitation attempts and provide forensic evidence for incident response activities. The remediation process should also include comprehensive security training for developers to prevent similar input validation issues in future code development cycles.