CVE-2019-17552 in iCMS
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in idreamsoft iCMS v7.0.14. There is a spider_project.admincp.php SQL injection vulnerability in the 'upload spider project scheme' feature via a two-dimensional payload.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/08/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-17552 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the idreamsoft iCMS content management system version 7.0.14. This vulnerability specifically affects the spider_project.admincp.php component which handles administrative functions for managing spider project schemes. The issue manifests through a two-dimensional payload that exploits improper input validation mechanisms, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries through the upload functionality of the administrative control panel.
This sql injection vulnerability operates at the application layer and falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection weaknesses in software applications. The vulnerability's impact is significantly amplified by its location within the administrative control panel, as successful exploitation would grant attackers elevated privileges and complete control over the affected system. The two-dimensional payload approach suggests that the vulnerability requires multiple stages of exploitation or manipulation to achieve the desired sql injection outcome, making it particularly sophisticated and challenging to detect through standard security measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability could gain full administrative access to the cms system, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and the ability to modify or delete critical system files. The spider project scheme upload feature represents a legitimate administrative function that should only be accessible to authorized users, but the sql injection vulnerability allows unauthorized parties to bypass authentication mechanisms and execute malicious database commands. This type of vulnerability directly aligns with attack patterns documented in the mitre ATT&CK framework under the technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the affected iCMS version to the latest available release that addresses the sql injection flaw. System administrators should implement input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent malicious payloads from being processed through the upload functionality. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be configured to restrict access to administrative interfaces to trusted ip addresses only. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with sql injection detection capabilities can provide an additional layer of protection. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application codebase, particularly in areas that handle user input through administrative functions. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input sanitization and the need for comprehensive security testing of all administrative interfaces within content management systems.