CVE-2005-1668 in Web Asset Manager
Summary
by MITRE
YusASP Web Asset Manager 1.0 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a direct request to assetmanager.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/24/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1668 affects YusASP Web Asset Manager version 1.0, representing a critical privilege escalation flaw that enables remote attackers to execute unauthorized administrative actions. This issue stems from inadequate access control mechanisms within the application's assetmanager.asp component, which fails to properly validate user credentials or session tokens before processing requests. The flaw allows malicious actors to bypass authentication checks and directly access administrative functions through simple HTTP requests, effectively granting them full control over the asset management system without proper authorization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability resides in the application's failure to enforce proper authorization controls at the application layer. When a request is made to the assetmanager.asp script, the system does not adequately verify whether the requesting user possesses the necessary privileges to perform administrative operations. This represents a classic authorization bypass vulnerability that aligns with CWE-285, which specifically addresses improper authorization issues in software applications. The vulnerability exists because the application relies on insecure direct object references, where the system accepts user-supplied input without proper validation of the user's entitlements to access specific resources.
Operationally, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to organizations utilizing the affected YusASP Web Asset Manager system. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive asset management functions, potentially leading to data manipulation, unauthorized asset modifications, or complete system compromise. The impact extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it enables attackers to manipulate the underlying asset database, modify access controls, and potentially use the compromised system as a pivot point for further attacks within the network. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation through unauthorized access to system resources.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest security patches from the vendor, implementing network segmentation to restrict access to the affected application, and conducting thorough security assessments of the asset management system. Additional protective measures involve configuring proper access controls, implementing web application firewalls, and establishing monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper input validation and authorization checks in web applications, emphasizing that authentication alone is insufficient without robust authorization controls. Security teams should also consider implementing role-based access controls and regular security audits to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other application components.