CVE-2000-0925 in Cyberoffice Shopping Cart
Summary
by MITRE
The default installation of SmartWin CyberOffice Shopping Cart 2 (aka CyberShop) installs the _private directory with world readable permissions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2000-0925 represents a critical misconfiguration issue within the SmartWin CyberOffice Shopping Cart 2 web application, commonly referred to as CyberShop. This security flaw stems from improper file system permissions during the default installation process, creating an exploitable condition that exposes sensitive system information to unauthorized remote users. The vulnerability specifically affects the _private directory which is typically used to store confidential data such as user credentials, database connection details, and other proprietary information essential to the application's operation.
The technical flaw manifests through the installation process where the _private directory is configured with world-readable permissions, meaning any user or system with network access can read the contents of this directory without authentication. This misconfiguration violates fundamental security principles of least privilege and access control, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data that should remain protected within the application's secure environment. The vulnerability falls under the category of improper access control as defined by CWE-284, specifically addressing weak permissions that allow unauthorized access to sensitive resources. The flaw represents a classic example of insecure default configurations that can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring any special privileges or advanced exploitation techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the exposed sensitive information could enable attackers to perform more sophisticated attacks such as credential theft, database exploitation, or further system compromise. Remote attackers who discover the accessible _private directory can extract potentially valuable data including but not limited to database connection strings, administrative credentials, and other system configuration details that could facilitate additional attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for Credential Access, as the exposure of sensitive information directly enables adversaries to obtain credentials and access tokens that may be used for further compromise. The impact is particularly severe given that the vulnerability exists in the default installation, meaning that any system running the affected software without manual security hardening is automatically vulnerable.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate remediation through proper permission configuration and system hardening. Organizations should immediately adjust the file permissions of the _private directory to restrict access to authorized users only, typically implementing restrictive permissions such as 600 or 640. The recommended approach includes verifying that only the web server process and authorized administrators have access to the sensitive directory, while ensuring that no world-readable permissions are applied. Additionally, security audits should be conducted to identify and correct other potential misconfigurations that may exist within the application installation. System administrators should implement regular security assessments and ensure that default installations are properly secured before deployment in production environments. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper security configuration management and demonstrates how simple permission misconfigurations can create significant security risks that affect the entire system's integrity and confidentiality.