CVE-2020-15468
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the 'active' parameter in cart_edit.php in Persian VIP Download Script 1.0. Attackers can potentially read, modify, or delete database content, including sensitive user information. Any organization using this specific script version is affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Persian VIP Download Script
📦 What is this software?
Persian Vip Download Script by Persian Vip Download Script Project
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data theft, data destruction, or full system takeover via SQL injection to execute operating system commands.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data (usernames, passwords, payment information) stored in the database, potentially leading to credential theft and further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection, though other vulnerabilities may still exist.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit code is publicly available on Exploit-DB, making this easily exploitable by attackers with basic SQL injection knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider migrating to alternative software or implementing custom fixes with proper input validation and parameterized queries.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Sanitization
allImplement server-side validation to sanitize the 'active' parameter before processing SQL queries.
Modify cart_edit.php to validate 'active' parameter using regex or whitelist approach
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Configure WAF rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns in URL parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the vulnerable system from critical networks and implement strict network segmentation
- Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting for suspicious database queries and access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test the cart_edit.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads in the 'active' parameter (e.g., ' OR '1'='1)Check Version:
Check script version in source code or configuration files; look for 'Persian VIP Download Script 1.0' references.Verify Fix Applied:
Test with the same SQL injection payloads after implementing fixes; successful queries should return error messages or no data instead of executing SQL commands.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts following SQL injection patterns
- Unexpected database schema changes
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to cart_edit.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual outbound database connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*cart_edit.php*" AND (param="*active=*OR*" OR param="*active=*UNION*" OR param="*active=*SELECT*")