CVE-2004-2699 in AspDotNetStorefront
Summary
by MITRE
deleteicon.aspx in AspDotNetStorefront 3.3 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary product images via a modified ProductID parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/05/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2004-2699 resides within the AspDotNetStorefront 3.3 e-commerce platform, specifically in the deleteicon.aspx component. This flaw represents a critical access control vulnerability that enables remote attackers to manipulate the product image deletion functionality without proper authentication or authorization. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and inadequate parameter sanitization within the web application's image management system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits a predictable parameter manipulation scenario where the ProductID parameter is not properly validated before being processed by the deleteicon.aspx script. When an attacker modifies the ProductID value in the URL or HTTP request, the application fails to verify whether the requesting user has legitimate authorization to delete images associated with that particular product. This represents a classic case of insecure direct object reference vulnerability, which is categorized under CWE-639. The flaw allows attackers to traverse the application's access control mechanisms and delete arbitrary product images simply by guessing or manipulating product identifiers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple image deletion, as it can severely compromise the integrity and availability of product information within the e-commerce platform. Attackers can systematically delete product images to disrupt business operations, reduce product appeal, or even cause revenue loss by making products appear incomplete or unavailable. The vulnerability also creates potential for broader system compromise, as image deletion functionality often serves as an entry point for more sophisticated attacks. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to the T1068 technique for privilege escalation and potentially T1485 for data destruction, as it enables unauthorized modification of application data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and access control measures. The application must validate all ProductID parameters against legitimate product identifiers within the database, ensuring that users can only delete images associated with products they legitimately own or have authorization to modify. Implementing proper authentication checks and session management before processing any image deletion requests is essential. Additionally, the system should employ proper logging mechanisms to track all image deletion activities, enabling administrators to detect unauthorized access attempts. The fix should include parameterized queries to prevent injection attacks and implement the principle of least privilege for all file system operations. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious parameter manipulation attempts. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application, particularly those handling file operations and object references. This vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper access control implementation in web applications and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of inadequate input validation in e-commerce platforms.