CVE-2000-0101 in OrderPage
Summary
by MITRE
The Make-a-Store OrderPage shopping cart application allows remote users to modify sensitive purchase information via hidden form fields.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/20/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2000-0101 affects the Make-a-Store OrderPage shopping cart application, representing a classic example of insecure direct object references and insufficient input validation within web applications. This weakness stems from the application's improper handling of form field parameters that should remain hidden from end users, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate critical purchase data through direct modification of web forms. The flaw resides in the application's architecture where sensitive purchase information is transmitted through hidden form fields rather than being properly server-side managed, making it susceptible to unauthorized modification by remote attackers who can simply alter these fields using browser developer tools or custom scripts.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-471, which describes the weakness of "Direct Object Reference to a Restricted Resource" where applications use user-supplied input directly to access resources without proper authorization checks. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can manipulate various purchase details including product quantities, prices, customer information, and order totals by modifying the hidden form fields present in the web interface. This type of vulnerability typically falls under the ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for "Data from Information Repositories" and can be classified as a form of input manipulation that bypasses normal application controls. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to validate or sanitize the data submitted through these form fields, treating all user-supplied information as trustworthy without proper server-side verification.
The operational impact of CVE-2000-0101 extends beyond simple data manipulation to potentially enable financial fraud, inventory tampering, and customer data compromise. An attacker could modify order quantities to inflate prices, change product specifications to include unauthorized items, or alter customer details to redirect shipments to malicious addresses. This vulnerability particularly affects e-commerce environments where transaction integrity is paramount, as it undermines the fundamental trust model of online commerce systems. The consequences can include direct financial loss through overcharging customers, inventory discrepancies, and potential legal ramifications from unauthorized modifications to purchase records. Organizations using vulnerable versions of Make-a-Store OrderPage would face significant operational risks including compromised customer trust, regulatory compliance issues, and potential liability for unauthorized transactions that could be traced back to this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar issues. The primary fix involves implementing proper server-side validation and sanitization of all user-supplied data, ensuring that sensitive purchase information is not transmitted through hidden form fields but rather managed through secure server-side sessions or database transactions. Organizations should implement proper input validation techniques that verify all data against expected formats and ranges, and employ proper access controls that validate user authorization before allowing modifications to purchase records. The solution should incorporate principle of least privilege concepts where only authorized users can modify specific aspects of orders, and implement proper audit trails to detect unauthorized modifications. Additionally, this vulnerability highlights the importance of proper web application security testing including dynamic application security testing and secure code review practices to identify similar issues in other applications. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and input filtering mechanisms that can detect and prevent manipulation of hidden form fields. The remediation process should include thorough testing to ensure that all sensitive data is properly protected and that modifications can only occur through legitimate application interfaces with proper authentication and authorization controls in place.