CVE-2020-23979 in 13enforme
Summary
by MITRE
13enforme CMS 1.0 has SQL Injection via the 'content.php' id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-23979 affects 13enforme CMS version 1.0 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that could enable unauthorized access to sensitive database information. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the 'content.php' script where the 'id' parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into database queries. The flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code through the id parameter, potentially gaining access to the underlying database structure, user credentials, and other confidential information stored within the CMS.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which defines SQL injection as the improper handling of database queries where user input is directly concatenated into SQL commands without adequate sanitization or parameterization. This particular instance demonstrates how insufficient input validation in web applications creates opportunities for attackers to manipulate database operations through crafted malicious input. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to implement proper parameterized queries or input sanitization mechanisms when processing the id parameter in the content.php file.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with potential database-level access to the CMS infrastructure. An attacker could exploit this flaw to extract user accounts, administrative credentials, content management data, and potentially escalate privileges within the system. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality and integrity of the entire CMS deployment, as unauthorized users could gain access to sensitive information and manipulate database records. This represents a critical risk for organizations relying on 13enforme CMS for content management, as it could lead to data breaches, unauthorized modifications, and potential system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2020-23979 should include immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements in the content.php script to ensure that user input cannot be interpreted as SQL commands. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and sanitization routines that reject or escape special characters that could be used in SQL injection attacks. Additionally, the CMS should be updated to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability, as version 1.0 appears to be outdated and potentially vulnerable to other security issues. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense, though these should not replace proper code-level fixes. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the CMS infrastructure, following ATT&CK framework principles for identifying and remediating database-related attack vectors. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing defense-in-depth strategies to protect against common web application vulnerabilities.