CVE-2016-7405: Adodb/adodb php SQL Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3fj4-q72x-x2g9
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-89
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-7405 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Adodb/adodb php libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves adodb library sql injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.20.7.

CVE-2016-7405 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-7405
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3fj4-q72x-x2g9
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Adodb/adodb php
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-7405

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Adodb/adodb php dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

adodb/adodb-php fixed: 5.20.7 
Upgrade adodb/adodb-php to 5.20.7
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for adodb/adodb-php

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-7405, inspect your project dependencies for Adodb/adodb php:

inspect dependencies for adodb/adodb-php

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Adodb/adodb php in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.20.7), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of an sql command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended sql command when it is sent to a downstream component. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Adodb/adodb php, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The `qstr` method in the PDO driver in the ADOdb Library for PHP before 5.x before 5.20.7 might allow remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via vectors related to incorrect quoting.

CVE-2016-7405 Affected Adodb/adodb php Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.20.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
adodb/adodb-php
 Packagist
≥ 5.0
< 5.20.7
5.20.7

References

NVD — CVE-2016-7405 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7405
Adodb/adodb php Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/issues/226
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/commit/bd9eca9f40220f9918ec3cc7ae9ef422b3e448b8
Adodb/adodb php Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/blob/v5.20.7/docs/changelog.md
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LT3WU77BRUJREZUYQ3ZQBMUIVIVIND4Y
Adodb/adodb php Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-59
Adodb/adodb php Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210123170727/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92969
Adodb/adodb php Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/07/8
Adodb/adodb php Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7405?
CVE-2016-7405 is a security vulnerability in Adodb/adodb php involving ADOdb Library SQL Injection under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Adodb/adodb php versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.20.7 across affected packages: adodb/adodb-php.
What version fixes CVE-2016-7405?
Upgrading to 5.20.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is adodb/adodb-php affected?
Yes, adodb/adodb-php is affected in releases prior to 5.20.7. Upgrade your dependency to 5.20.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7405?
CVE-2016-7405 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-7405?
CVE-2016-7405 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-7405?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for adodb/adodb-php'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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