CVE-2018-25072 in jbovlaste
Summary
by MITRE • 01/08/2023
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in lojban jbovlaste. This affects an unknown part of the file dict/listing.html. The manipulation leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The name of the patch is 6ff44c2e87b1113eb07d76ea62e1f64193b04d15. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-217647.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-25072 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the lojban jbovlaste dictionary application, specifically affecting the dict/listing.html file component. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which classifies sql injection as a dangerous input validation issue that allows attackers to manipulate database queries through malicious input. The affected application serves as a dictionary system for the lojban language, making it a specialized resource that could be targeted by threat actors seeking to compromise linguistic data repositories.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote attack vectors, meaning that malicious actors can initiate the sql injection attack without requiring physical access to the system or direct network proximity. The flaw manifests when user-supplied input is improperly sanitized before being incorporated into sql queries within the listing.html file, creating an entry point for database manipulation. This remote exploit capability significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact of the vulnerability, as it can be targeted from any location with internet connectivity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as sql injection attacks can enable full database compromise including unauthorized data modification, deletion of critical linguistic resources, and potential lateral movement within affected networks. The jbovlaste dictionary serves as a valuable repository containing structured linguistic data that could be targeted for malicious purposes, including data corruption or the injection of false information that would undermine the integrity of the lojban language documentation. Organizations maintaining this resource face significant risk of data compromise and potential service disruption.
Security remediation for this vulnerability requires immediate application of the provided patch identified by the commit hash 6ff44c2e87b1113eb07d76ea62e1f64193b04d15. This patch addresses the specific input sanitization issue within the dict/listing.html file that enables the sql injection attack. The vulnerability has been assigned the VDB-217647 identifier, which should be referenced in security advisories and vulnerability management systems. Organizations should also implement additional security controls including web application firewalls, input validation monitoring, and regular security assessments to prevent similar issues in other components of the application stack. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1190 technique for exploitation of remote services, highlighting the need for robust network security measures to protect against such attacks.