CVE-2020-29472 in EGavilan Media Under Construction Page
Summary
by MITRE • 12/25/2020
EGavilan Media Under Construction page with cPanel 1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability. An attacker can gain Admin Panel access using malicious SQL injection queries to perform remote arbitrary code execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/25/2020
The vulnerability resides within the EGavilan Media Under Construction page running cPanel version 1.0, representing a critical security flaw that enables unauthorized administrative access through crafted SQL injection payloads. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where improper input validation allows malicious SQL commands to be executed against the underlying database system. The presence of cPanel 1.0 suggests an outdated and potentially unsupported version that may contain known vulnerabilities not present in modern iterations.
The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when user-supplied input is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by submitting malicious SQL payloads through input fields or parameters that are then processed by the vulnerable application. The injection allows attackers to manipulate database queries and potentially extract sensitive information, modify data, or escalate privileges within the system. This particular vulnerability is especially dangerous as it provides direct access to the admin panel, bypassing normal authentication mechanisms.
Operationally, this vulnerability creates a severe risk landscape for affected organizations as it enables full administrative control over the compromised system. Once an attacker gains access to the admin panel through SQL injection, they can execute arbitrary code remotely, install malware, modify website content, steal sensitive data, or use the compromised system as a launchpad for further attacks within the network. The attack vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 which covers data from information repositories, and T1059.007 which involves command and script interpreter through PowerShell or similar tools. This vulnerability essentially provides attackers with a persistent backdoor into the system with elevated privileges.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection attacks. Organizations must upgrade to supported versions of cPanel and ensure all components are regularly updated with security patches. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit the potential impact of such vulnerabilities. Additional protective measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security audits, and employing automated vulnerability scanning tools. The principle of least privilege should be enforced to minimize damage even if a system is compromised, ensuring that database users have minimal required permissions and that administrative functions are properly secured through strong authentication mechanisms.