CVE-2023-6418
📋 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 parameter in videos.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 if database functions allow it.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to all database tables, extraction of user credentials and personal data, and potential application takeover.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation, parameterized queries, and database permission restrictions in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection via GET/POST parameter requires minimal technical skill. Public proof-of-concept exists in security advisories.
🛠️ 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 available, implement input validation and parameterized queries. 3. Consider migrating to alternative software if vendor is unresponsive.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation Filter
allAdd server-side validation to ensure id parameter contains only numeric values
In videos.php, add: if(!is_numeric($_GET['id'])) { die('Invalid input'); }
Web Application Firewall Rule
allBlock SQL injection patterns targeting videos.php
WAF rule: Block requests to videos.php containing SQL keywords in id parameter
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable system
- Deploy a web application firewall with SQL injection protection rules
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test videos.php with SQL injection payloads like: videos.php?id=1' OR '1'='1Check Version:
Check script version in admin panel or readme filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test with same payloads and verify they are rejected or sanitized📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL errors in application logs
- Multiple requests to videos.php with suspicious id parameters
- Database query errors containing SQL syntax
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to videos.php containing SQL keywords (UNION, SELECT, etc.)
- Abnormal database query patterns from application server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="*videos.php*" AND (query="*UNION*" OR query="*SELECT*" OR query="*OR '1'='1*")