CVE-2014-3783:SQL injection vulnerability in admin/categories.php in Dotclear before 2.6.3 allows remote authenticated users with the manage categories permission to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the categories_order parameter.

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Dotclear contains an SQL injection flaw in the admin/categories.php component prior to version 2.6.3. Remote authenticated users who hold the manage categories permission can exploit the categories_order parameter to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database, potentially exposing or corrupting data. This vulnerability was disclosed in 2014 and affects Dotclear up through 2.6.2, with a fix implemented in 2.6.3.

Overview

Dotclear's admin/categories.php is vulnerable to SQL injection affecting versions prior to 2.6.3. The issue permits remote authenticated users with the manage categories permission to inject SQL through the categories_order parameter, enabling arbitrary SQL execution against the database. This represents a high-risk flaw due to potential data disclosure or modification and requires timely remediation by upgrading to the fixed release.

Remediation

  • Upgrade Dotclear to version 2.6.3 or later to include the fix.
  • If upgrading is not possible, apply a vendor-provided patch or modify the code to use parameterized queries for any input used in SQL statements, particularly for the categories_order parameter. Implement strict input validation and proper escaping.
  • Enforce least-privilege database access for application accounts and restrict the manage categories permission to only trusted administrators.
  • Audit and monitor access to admin/categories.php; consider temporarily restricting category management functionality until patched.
  • Consider applying compensating controls such as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and conducting targeted scanning or manual testing to verify the vulnerability is no longer exploitable.
  • After remediation, validate there are no SQL injection vectors by performing controlled tests or updated security scans.

References

  • Dotclear 2.6.3 release announcement: http://dotclear.org/blog/post/2014/05/16/Dotclear-2.6.3
  • Packet Storm: Dotclear-2.6.2-SQL-Injection.html: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/126768/Dotclear-2.6.2-SQL-Injection.html
  • KIS advisory: http://karmainsecurity.com/KIS-2014-07
  • Bugtraq discussion: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532185/100/0/threaded
  • Full Disclosure thread: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/109

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