CVE-2018-14440 in SSH CompanyWebsite
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in cckevincyh SSH CompanyWebsite through 2018-05-03. SQL injection exists via the admin/noticeManageAction_queryNotice.action noticeInfo parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/08/2020
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the cckevincyh SSH CompanyWebsite application as of the 2018-05-03 release. The vulnerability specifically affects the admin/noticeManageAction_queryNotice.action endpoint where the noticeInfo parameter is susceptible to malicious sql input manipulation. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql code into input fields that are subsequently processed by database queries without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw allows an attacker to directly manipulate the underlying database queries through the noticeInfo parameter, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or executing arbitrary database commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it provides attackers with the capability to perform complete database compromise through sql injection techniques. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to extract confidential company information, modify existing records, or even delete critical data within the application's database. The vulnerability's presence in the notice management functionality suggests that sensitive company communications or administrative data could be exposed through this attack vector. Given that this vulnerability affects a company website application, the potential for data breaches involving proprietary information, employee details, or customer data exists. The timing of the vulnerability discovery in early 2018 indicates that organizations using this specific version of the software were potentially exposed to attacks for an extended period without proper remediation.
Security practitioners should recognize this vulnerability as a high-risk exposure requiring immediate attention and remediation. The attack surface is specifically limited to the notice management administrative function but the potential impact is significant due to the privileged nature of administrative interfaces. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized query execution to prevent sql injection attacks. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper database access controls. Mitigation strategies should include input sanitization, parameterized database queries, and comprehensive application security testing. Additionally, this vulnerability aligns with attack techniques documented in the attack pattern taxonomy where adversaries exploit sql injection vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized database access and execute malicious commands. The remediation process should involve updating to a patched version of the software or implementing proper input filtering and validation mechanisms to prevent malicious sql code from being executed within the database context.