CVE-2006-2047 in Cartweaver ColdFusion
Summary
by MITRE
Application Dynamics Cartweaver ColdFusion 2.16.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid (1) secondary, (2) PageNum_Results, (3) category, or (4) keywords parameter in (a) Results.cfm; or an invalid (5) ProdID parameter in (b) Details.cfm; which reveal the path in various error messages. NOTE: the behavior for the category, keywords, and ProdID parameters might be resultant from SQL injection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2022
This vulnerability resides in Application Dynamics Cartweaver ColdFusion version 2.16.11 and earlier, representing a classic information disclosure weakness that can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized insights into the system's internal structure. The flaw manifests through improper error handling mechanisms within the application's web interface, specifically in two key files: Results.cfm and Details.cfm. When attackers submit malformed or invalid parameters to these pages, the application fails to properly validate input data, resulting in detailed error messages that inadvertently expose sensitive server path information to unauthorized users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation and error handling practices that align with CWE-200, which specifically addresses the improper handling of errors that may reveal sensitive information. The vulnerability affects four distinct parameter types across two different pages, with the most critical being the ProdID parameter in Details.cfm which may actually be indicative of a more severe SQL injection vulnerability. The error messages generated when processing invalid secondary, PageNum_Results, category, or keywords parameters in Results.cfm contain path information that can be leveraged by attackers to understand the underlying file structure and potentially identify other system components.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the exposed path information can serve as a foundation for more sophisticated attacks. Attackers can use the revealed directory structures to plan targeted exploitation attempts, potentially leading to further system compromise. The vulnerability's classification as a potential SQL injection vector through the category, keywords, and ProdID parameters creates additional risk, as it could enable attackers to execute malicious SQL commands against the underlying database. This dual nature of the vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002, which covers data from information repositories, and demonstrates how seemingly minor error handling flaws can compound into significant security risks.
The remediation approach for this vulnerability requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and error handling mechanisms throughout the application. All user-supplied parameters must be rigorously validated before processing, with invalid inputs resulting in generic error messages rather than detailed technical information. The application should implement proper sanitization of all input data to prevent injection attacks, particularly focusing on the database interaction components that handle the vulnerable parameters. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar input validation weaknesses that could potentially expose system information. The vulnerability's presence in a ColdFusion application environment also necessitates attention to the specific security configurations and best practices recommended by Adobe for ColdFusion security hardening, as this platform-specific context can influence the effectiveness of various mitigation strategies.