CVE-2023-6436 in Website Template
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Ekol Informatics Website Template allows SQL Injection.
This issue affects Website Template: through 20231215.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw within the ekol informatics website template that stems from inadequate input sanitization mechanisms. The vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into sql commands without proper escaping or parameterization, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries. The specific weakness manifests in how the template processes user inputs that are subsequently used in database operations, allowing attackers to inject malicious sql code that can execute with the privileges of the database user. This type of vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration category CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is embedded into sql commands without proper validation or sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or modification, as it can enable complete database compromise including unauthorized access to sensitive information, data manipulation, and potential lateral movement within affected systems. Attackers can exploit this flaw to extract confidential data, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands on the underlying database system. The vulnerability affects all versions of the template through the 20231215 release, indicating a prolonged window of exposure where organizations using this template were potentially at risk. This sql injection vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the mitre att&ck framework under the execution and credential access domains, specifically targeting the sql injection technique and potentially leading to privilege escalation through database manipulation.
Organizations utilizing this website template should immediately implement comprehensive input validation and parameterized query mechanisms to prevent user inputs from being interpreted as sql commands. The recommended mitigation strategies include implementing proper sql parameterization, using stored procedures with validated inputs, and implementing input sanitization routines that strip or escape special sql characters. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack. Database access controls should be reviewed to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, limiting the potential impact of successful exploitation. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of keeping web application components updated and monitoring for security advisories related to third-party templates and frameworks that may contain similar flaws. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.