CVE-2005-4007 in SAPID CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in SAPID CMS before 1.2.3.03, related to newly registered users and possibly authorization checks, have unknown impact and attack vectors involving (1) mvc/controller/user_request_analysis.inc.php and (2) usr/xml/ddc/authorization.xml.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-4007 affects SAPID CMS versions prior to 1.2.3.03 and represents a critical security weakness in the content management system's user authentication and authorization mechanisms. This vulnerability specifically targets the system's handling of newly registered users and potentially flawed authorization checks that could allow unauthorized access to system resources. The affected components include the mvc/controller/user_request_analysis.inc.php file and the usr/xml/ddc/authorization.xml configuration file, both of which play crucial roles in the system's access control and request processing workflows. The unspecified nature of the vulnerabilities suggests that multiple attack vectors may exist, making the threat landscape particularly concerning for organizations relying on this CMS platform.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate validation and authorization checks within the user registration and access control processes. When new users are registered in the system, the mvc/controller/user_request_analysis.inc.php component fails to properly verify user credentials or roles, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit weaknesses in the authorization framework. The usr/xml/ddc/authorization.xml file contains the system's access control policies and user role definitions, and vulnerabilities in this configuration could enable attackers to manipulate authorization rules or bypass security controls entirely. This type of vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues in software systems, and represents a classic case of insufficient authorization checks that could lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized data access.
The operational impact of CVE-2005-4007 extends beyond simple unauthorized access to potentially compromise the entire CMS infrastructure. Attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities could gain elevated privileges, modify user permissions, access restricted content, or even execute arbitrary code within the system. The unknown attack vectors make this vulnerability particularly dangerous as organizations cannot predict the exact methods an attacker might use to exploit these weaknesses. The presence of these issues in both the controller logic and XML-based authorization files suggests a systemic problem in how the system handles user lifecycle management and access control decisions, potentially affecting all user interactions within the CMS environment. Organizations using affected versions may experience data breaches, unauthorized modifications, or complete system compromise depending on how attackers leverage these vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-4007 should prioritize immediate patching to SAPID CMS version 1.2.3.03 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes for the identified vulnerabilities. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their CMS environments to identify any potential exploitation attempts or unauthorized modifications that may have occurred before patching. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit potential damage from any successful exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual user activities, particularly around new user registration and authorization changes. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding practices in the controller components can help prevent similar issues in the future. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and conducting regular security audits to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities, aligning with the ATT&CK framework's emphasis on maintaining system integrity and preventing privilege escalation through access control weaknesses.