CVE-2006-3282 in Dating Agent PRO
Summary
by MITRE
requirements.php in Dating Agent PRO 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which calls the phpinfo function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/16/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3282 resides within the Dating Agent PRO 4.7.1 web application, specifically within the requirements.php file. This flaw represents a critical information disclosure vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information through direct web requests. The vulnerability occurs when an attacker can directly access the requirements.php script and trigger the execution of the phpinfo function, which exposes detailed configuration information about the underlying web server and php environment. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of improper error handling and information exposure, as defined by CWE-200, where sensitive data is inadvertently exposed to unauthorized users. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it requires no authentication or specialized privileges, making it easily exploitable by any remote attacker who can access the web application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and access control mechanisms within the Dating Agent PRO application. When a remote attacker sends a direct HTTP request to the requirements.php endpoint, the application fails to properly authenticate or authorize the request, allowing the phpinfo function to execute and return comprehensive details about the server configuration including php version, loaded extensions, system environment variables, and potentially sensitive configuration parameters. This exposure of system information creates a significant risk for attackers who can use this data to identify potential attack vectors, determine the exact versions of software running, and plan more sophisticated attacks targeting specific vulnerabilities in the server environment. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-489, which addresses the presence of debugging code in production systems, and CWE-200, which covers information exposure through improper error handling.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with crucial intelligence for subsequent exploitation phases. The phpinfo output reveals detailed server configurations that can be leveraged for privilege escalation attacks, denial of service conditions, or targeted exploitation of known vulnerabilities in specific software versions. Attackers can use the exposed information to bypass security controls, craft more effective attack payloads, or identify other potential entry points within the network infrastructure. This vulnerability can be particularly dangerous in environments where the dating application shares resources with other critical systems, as the exposed information may reveal additional attack surfaces that were previously unknown to the system administrators. The vulnerability also represents a significant risk for compliance violations, as it exposes sensitive configuration information that may be subject to regulatory requirements.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-3282 should focus on immediate access control implementation and code review processes. Organizations should ensure that all phpinfo calls are removed or properly secured in production environments, implementing authentication checks before allowing access to system information endpoints. The application should be configured to restrict access to sensitive files through web server configuration, ensuring that direct access to requirements.php or similar files is prevented through proper URL rewriting rules or access control lists. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help monitor for suspicious requests targeting known vulnerable endpoints. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remove debugging functions or information disclosure points in production code. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following the principle of least privilege and implementing proper input validation as recommended by the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques, where attackers often exploit information disclosure vulnerabilities to gain further access to systems. Organizations should also consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools to detect similar issues in other applications and ensure that no debugging code remains in production environments, addressing the fundamental security misconfiguration that allows this vulnerability to persist.