CVE-2006-3367 in Mp3NetBox
Summary
by MITRE
Mp3 JudeBox Server (Mp3NetBox) Beta 1 stores config.inc under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, including the database configuration.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-3367 affects the Mp3 JudeBox Server version Beta 1, specifically the Mp3NetBox component that serves as a web-based media management system. This flaw represents a critical configuration error that exposes sensitive system information through improper access controls. The vulnerability arises from the application's design decision to place the configuration file config.inc within the web document root directory, making it directly accessible through standard web requests without proper authentication or authorization mechanisms.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate file access control measures within the web server configuration. When the config.inc file is stored in the web document root, it becomes accessible to any remote attacker who can make HTTP requests to the server. This configuration file typically contains database connection parameters, including database credentials, hostnames, and potentially other sensitive configuration details that could be exploited by malicious actors. The flaw aligns with CWE-276, which addresses improper file permissions and inadequate access control mechanisms, and represents a classic example of insecure configuration management in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the exposed database configuration can enable attackers to establish direct database connections and potentially escalate their privileges within the system. Remote attackers can leverage this information to perform unauthorized database operations, extract sensitive data, or even compromise the entire database infrastructure. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for further attacks through the database credentials, potentially enabling attackers to access other systems that share the same database credentials or to perform data manipulation attacks. This represents a significant risk to the confidentiality and integrity of the system's data assets.
Security professionals should implement multiple layers of mitigation to address this vulnerability effectively. The primary remediation involves moving the config.inc file outside of the web document root and ensuring proper file permissions are enforced through the web server configuration. This approach aligns with the principle of least privilege and follows secure coding practices recommended in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks. Additionally, implementing proper access controls through authentication mechanisms, regular security audits of web server configurations, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts can help prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1213 - Data from Information Repositories, highlighting the importance of protecting configuration files and database credentials as part of broader defensive strategies against information gathering and credential theft attacks.