LifeType 1.0.2/1.0.3/1.0.4 index.php articleId sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in LifeType 1.0.2/1.0.3/1.0.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the file index.php. This manipulation of the argument articleId causes sql injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2006-2857. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in LifeType 1.0.2/1.0.3/1.0.4. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument articleId with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in LifeType 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the articleId parameter in a ViewArticle action (viewarticleaction.class.php).

The bug was discovered 06/03/2006. The weakness was presented 06/06/2006 by rgod (Website). The advisory is shared at lifetype.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-2857 since 06/06/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:index.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21631 (LifeType index.php articleId Parameter SQL Injection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (26916), Tenable (21631), SecurityFocus (BID 18264†), OSVDB (25954†) and Secunia (SA20460†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 21631
Nessus Name: LifeType index.php articleId Parameter SQL Injection
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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/03/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3196 days 🔍
06/20/2019 +1561 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lifetype.net
Researcher: rgod
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-2857 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-2857
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-30673
X-Force: 26916
SecurityFocus: 18264 - LifeType Index.PHP SQL Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 20460 - LifeType "articleId" SQL Injection Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 25954 - LifeType "articleID" parameter SQL injection
Vulnerability Center: 11870 - LifeType SQL Injection via ViewArticle, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-2120

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 06/20/2019 15:14
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (74), 06/20/2019 15:14 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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