CVE-2006-1026 in JFacets
Summary
by MITRE
JFacets before 0.2 allows remote attackers to gain privileges as any account via a GET request with a modified account profileID.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-1026 affects JFacets versions prior to 0.2, representing a critical access control flaw that enables remote attackers to escalate privileges by manipulating account profile identifiers through GET requests. This issue resides in the authentication and authorization mechanisms of the JFacets framework, which is designed for web application development and user management. The vulnerability specifically targets the handling of profileID parameters within GET requests, allowing malicious actors to potentially impersonate any user account within the system.
The technical flaw manifests as a lack of proper input validation and authorization checks when processing profileID parameters in HTTP GET requests. When a user makes a GET request containing a modified profileID value, the system fails to verify whether the requesting user has legitimate authorization to access or modify the specified account profile. This absence of proper access control validation creates a privilege escalation vector where attackers can manipulate the profileID parameter to gain access to accounts they should not be authorized to view or modify. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited remotely without requiring any special privileges or authentication from the attacker's side.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it fundamentally undermines the security model of the JFacets framework. Attackers can leverage this flaw to access sensitive user information, modify account settings, and potentially gain administrative privileges within the affected system. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers can target vulnerable installations from anywhere on the internet without needing physical access or prior authentication. This vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data and system resources, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized system modifications, and complete compromise of user accounts. The impact extends beyond individual account compromise to potentially affect entire user bases and system integrity.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability involve immediate upgrading to JFacets version 0.2 or later, which includes proper input validation and authorization checks for profileID parameters. Organizations should implement robust parameter validation mechanisms that verify user permissions before processing any profileID modifications. The implementation of proper access control lists and role-based access controls should be enforced to ensure that users can only access or modify resources they are authorized to handle. Additionally, input sanitization techniques should be applied to all GET parameters, particularly those related to user identification and account management. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization issues, and can be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and privilege escalation. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious GET requests containing modified profileID parameters, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar authorization flaws in other applications.