CVE-2006-2463 in SelectaPix
Summary
by MITRE
view_album.php in SelectaPix 1.31 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a certain request, which displays the path in an error message, possibly due to an invalid or missing parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/27/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-2463 affects SelectaPix version 1.31 and earlier, representing a classic information disclosure flaw that exposes sensitive system details to remote attackers. This issue resides within the view_album.php script, which serves as a core component for displaying photo albums in the vulnerable software. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and error handling mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters before processing them within the application context.
The technical flaw manifests when an attacker crafts a malicious request to the view_album.php endpoint with malformed or missing parameters. The application fails to implement proper error checking and validation procedures, causing it to generate verbose error messages that inadvertently reveal the complete server file path where the application is installed. This occurs because the software does not properly handle exceptional conditions or invalid input states, instead allowing the underlying system to propagate error information that includes directory structures and installation paths.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to system security as it provides attackers with crucial reconnaissance information that can be leveraged for subsequent exploitation attempts. The disclosed installation path enables threat actors to better understand the target environment, potentially identifying other vulnerabilities or misconfigurations that may exist within the same system. This information disclosure can facilitate more sophisticated attacks such as path traversal exploits or help attackers craft more targeted payloads that specifically exploit the discovered directory structure.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which categorizes information exposure issues, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with CWE-470, focusing on the use of insecure functions that can lead to path exposure. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1592 (Gather Victim Host Information) as it provides attackers with systematic reconnaissance capabilities that can be used to map the target system's file structure. The exposure of installation paths also supports T1213 (Data from Information Repositories) by revealing stored data locations that may contain sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and error handling practices within the application code. Developers should ensure that all user-supplied parameters are validated against expected formats and ranges before processing, while also implementing generic error messages that do not reveal system-specific information. The application should be configured to suppress detailed error messages in production environments and instead log them internally for administrators. Additionally, access controls should be implemented to restrict direct access to sensitive scripts and directories, while regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other application components.