CVE-2005-3697 in Uresk Links
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the administration interface in Uresk Links 2.0 Lite allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors in index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-3697 affects the administration interface of Uresk Links 2.0 Lite, representing a critical security flaw that undermines the system's authentication mechanisms. This unspecified vulnerability exists within the index.php file of the application's administrative component, creating a pathway for remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system's management functions. The flaw specifically targets the authentication bypass capability, allowing malicious actors to circumvent the intended security controls without proper credentials or authorization.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability demonstrates a weakness in the application's access control implementation where the authentication validation process fails to properly verify user credentials or session states. The unspecified vectors suggest that the flaw could stem from multiple potential attack surfaces including improper input validation, weak session management, or flawed privilege checking mechanisms within the index.php file. The remote nature of the attack vector indicates that no local system access or physical presence is required, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from any network location.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as successful exploitation would grant attackers full administrative privileges over the affected system. This level of access enables malicious actors to modify or delete content, alter user permissions, access sensitive data, and potentially establish persistent backdoors within the application environment. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire system, as administrators lose control over their own management interface. Organizations relying on Uresk Links 2.0 Lite for content management or link administration would face significant risks including data breaches, service disruption, and potential regulatory compliance violations.
According to CWE classification, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues in software systems. The flaw also maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation tactics. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the affected software version, implementation of network segmentation to limit access to administrative interfaces, and deployment of additional authentication layers such as multi-factor authentication. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual administrative access patterns, while access controls should be reviewed and strengthened to ensure proper principle of least privilege implementation. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications within their infrastructure and establish robust incident response procedures to address potential exploitation attempts.