CVE-2017-20170 in parontalli
Summary
by MITRE • 01/17/2023
A vulnerability was found in ollpu parontalli. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file httpdocs/index.php. The manipulation of the argument s leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 6891bb2dec57dca6daabc15a6d2808c8896620e5. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218418 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-20170 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the ollpu parontalli application ecosystem. This security weakness resides in the httpdocs/index.php file where an unknown function processes user input without adequate sanitization or validation. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the argument s is manipulated, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql commands directly into the application's database layer. Such a flaw constitutes a serious threat to data integrity and system confidentiality, as it provides unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the database backend.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard sql injection attack patterns where malicious input is passed through the s parameter to manipulate the underlying database queries. When the application fails to properly escape or parameterize user input, the injected sql code executes with the privileges of the database user account, potentially enabling full database compromise. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which classifies sql injection as a persistent security flaw that occurs when application code incorporates user-supplied data into sql queries without proper validation. The attack vector directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 for network service enumeration.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to all data stored within the affected database. Attackers could potentially escalate privileges, modify or delete critical information, and establish persistent access through the compromised application. The critical classification indicates that this vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication requirements, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible. Organizations running affected versions of ollpu parontalli face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations.
Security remediation for CVE-2017-20170 requires immediate implementation of the provided patch with identifier 6891bb2dec57dca6daabc15a6d2808c8896620e5. This patch addresses the core sql injection vulnerability by properly sanitizing the s parameter before it is processed within database queries. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures including input validation, parameterized queries, and web application firewalls to protect against similar vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify potential sql injection vectors throughout the application codebase. The vulnerability identifier VDB-218418 serves as a reference point for tracking this specific weakness and monitoring related security advisories for potential exploitation attempts.