CVE-2018-25076 in Events Extension
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2023
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Events Extension. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getRandomFeaturedEventByDate/getUpcomingFeaturedEventsInCategoriesWithSubcategories/recacheEvent/searchResults of the file classes/events.php. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The name of the patch is 11169e48ab1249109485fdb1e0c9fca3d25ba01d. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218395.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-25076 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the Events Extension component of a web application system. This vulnerability specifically impacts three core functions within the classes/events.php file including getRandomFeaturedEventByDate, getUpcomingFeaturedEventsInCategoriesWithSubcategories, recacheEvent, and searchResults. The flaw arises from inadequate input validation and improper parameter handling within these database query operations, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary sql commands. The vulnerability's classification as critical stems from its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive database information, data manipulation, and possible complete system compromise. The patch identifier 11169e48ab1249109485fdb1e0c9fca3d25ba01d provides a specific fix that addresses the root cause of the injection vector through proper parameter sanitization and prepared statement implementation. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-89 which defines sql injection as the insertion of malicious sql code into input fields for execution by the database. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a database injection technique under the broader category of command and control communications. The attack surface is particularly concerning as these functions likely handle user input for event searches, category filtering, and featured event retrieval operations. The vulnerability can be exploited through manipulation of date parameters, category identifiers, and search queries that are processed without adequate sanitization. Database administrators and security professionals should prioritize this patch deployment as it represents a direct threat to data integrity and system confidentiality. The patched version ensures that all user-supplied parameters are properly escaped or parameterized before database execution, eliminating the possibility of malicious sql code execution. Organizations should conduct thorough testing of the patched version to ensure no regression issues occur in event handling functionality while maintaining the enhanced security posture. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in web applications and the potential consequences of inadequate security controls in database interaction components.