CVE-2011-1933

Vulnerability

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Jifty::DBI before version 0.68. The flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands through unsanitized input, likely within database query construction. The vulnerability is present in all versions prior to 0.68 [1][2].

Exploitation

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to an application that uses the affected Jifty::DBI library. The exploit requires network access to the application and does not require authentication in most scenarios, as the injection occurs during typical user input processing. The exact attack vector is not detailed in available references but involves SQL injection techniques [1].

Impact

Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend database. This can lead to unauthorized data disclosure (reading sensitive information), data modification, or in some configurations, full database compromise. The attacker gains the same privileges as the database user configured for the application, potentially leading to broader system compromise [1].

Mitigation

Upgrade to Jifty::DBI version 0.68 or later, which contains the fix for this vulnerability. The fix was released in 2011. No workarounds are documented. The vulnerability is not listed on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog [1][2].