CVE-2023-6414
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries via the id and user parameters in perfil.php. Successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise, exposing all application data including user credentials and sensitive information. All deployments of Voovi Social Networking Script version 1.0 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, authentication bypass, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution through database functions.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive user data, credential theft, and potential account takeover.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and parameterized queries preventing SQL injection.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. The vulnerability requires no authentication and exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic SQL knowledge.
🛠️ 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 advisory for patch availability. 2. If no patch exists, implement parameterized queries in perfil.php. 3. Replace direct user input concatenation with prepared statements. 4. Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
allDeploy a WAF with SQL injection protection rules to block malicious requests.
Input Validation Filter
allImplement server-side input validation to reject suspicious characters in id and user parameters.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the vulnerable system from the internet and restrict access to trusted networks only.
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor all database queries for suspicious patterns.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test perfil.php with SQL injection payloads in id and user parameters (e.g., ' OR '1'='1). Monitor for database errors or unexpected responses.Check Version:
Check script version in configuration files or admin panel. For Voovi, examine version.php or similar version indicator files.Verify Fix Applied:
Attempt SQL injection tests after remediation. Verify no database errors or data leaks occur with malicious inputs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- SQL syntax errors in application logs
- Unusual database query patterns from perfil.php
- Multiple failed login attempts following SQL injection patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to perfil.php with SQL keywords in parameters
- Unusual database response sizes
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/perfil.php" AND (param="id" OR param="user") AND (value="' OR" OR value="UNION" OR value="SELECT" OR value="--")