CVE-2020-9268 in Soplanning
Summary
by MITRE
SoPlanning 1.45 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the OrderBy clause, as demonstrated by the projets.php?order=nom_createur&by= substring.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-9268 affects SoPlanning version 1.45 and represents a critical SQL injection flaw that specifically targets the application's OrderBy functionality. This vulnerability exists within the projets.php script where the application processes user input through the order parameter, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code. The exploitation occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input that determines the sorting criteria of database results, creating a direct pathway for unauthorized database access and potential data exfiltration.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic SQL injection attack vector through parameter manipulation in the URL structure. When an attacker crafts a request with projets.php?order=nom_createur&by= substring, they can inject malicious SQL payloads that bypass normal input validation mechanisms. This flaw stems from insufficient input sanitization and improper query construction practices where user-controllable parameters directly influence the SQL query structure without adequate filtering or parameterization. The vulnerability specifically affects the sorting functionality of the application's project listing feature, making it particularly dangerous as it allows attackers to manipulate the database query execution path.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft to encompass full database compromise and potential system infiltration. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to extract sensitive information including user credentials, project details, and potentially other database contents. The vulnerability's location within the application's core sorting functionality means that successful exploitation could provide attackers with comprehensive access to the underlying database, potentially enabling further attacks through privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. This vulnerability represents a significant risk to organizations relying on SoPlanning for project management and collaboration.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2020-9268 should focus on immediate patching of the affected SoPlanning version to the latest available release that addresses this specific SQL injection vulnerability. Organizations should implement proper input validation and parameterized queries to prevent user-controllable parameters from directly influencing database query construction. The implementation of proper input sanitization techniques, including the use of prepared statements and proper escaping mechanisms, would effectively neutralize this attack vector. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws, and represents a technique commonly mapped to ATT&CK tactic TA0006 (Credential Access) and technique T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application). Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar injection vulnerabilities in other application components, with particular attention to any dynamic query construction practices that may expose similar attack surfaces.