CVE-2023-6410
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the editprofile.php endpoint. Attackers can potentially retrieve all application data, including user credentials and sensitive information. All systems running the vulnerable version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Voovi Social Networking Script
📦 What is this software?
Voovi by Aatifaneeq
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise leading to data exfiltration, credential theft, and potential system takeover via subsequent attacks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data, including personal information, messages, and potentially administrative credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, though SQL injection attempts would still be logged.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with readily available tools.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-voovi-social-networking-script
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check vendor website for updated version. 2. If no patch exists, implement parameterized queries or input validation. 3. Replace vulnerable editprofile.php with secure version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd input validation to sanitize parameters before SQL processing
# Add parameter validation in editprofile.php
# Example: $param = mysqli_real_escape_string($connection, $_POST['param']);
Web Application Firewall
allDeploy WAF with SQL injection protection rules
# Configure WAF to block SQL injection patterns
# Example ModSecurity rule: SecRule ARGS "@detectSQLi" "id:1000,phase:2,deny"
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system
- Deploy database monitoring to detect unusual query patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.0 and review editprofile.php for lack of parameterized queriesCheck Version:
# Check script version in configuration files or admin panelVerify Fix Applied:
Test editprofile.php endpoint with SQL injection payloads to confirm they are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL queries in database logs
- Multiple failed login attempts via editprofile.php
- Long parameter values containing SQL keywords
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to editprofile.php with SQL syntax in parameters
- Unusual database connection patterns
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*editprofile.php*" AND (param="*SELECT*" OR param="*UNION*" OR param="*OR 1=1*")