CVE-2006-4969 in Pie Cart Pro
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WAHM E-Commerce Pie Cart Pro allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the Inc_Dir parameter in (1) affiliates.php, (2) orders.php, (3) events.php, (4) index.php, (5) articles.php, (6) faqs.php, (7) guestbook.php, (8) catalog.php, (9) wholesale.php, (10) weblinks.php, (11) certificates.php, (12) sitesearch.php, (13) contact.php, (14) sitemap.php, (15) search.php, (16) registry.php, or (17) error.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/21/2024
The CVE-2006-4969 vulnerability represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw affecting WAHM E-Commerce Pie Cart Pro versions prior to 1.0.7. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input through the Inc_Dir parameter across multiple PHP scripts, creating a pathway for remote code execution attacks. The affected files span across the application's core functionality including affiliate management, order processing, event handling, and various content management modules, demonstrating the widespread nature of the flaw within the software architecture.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-88, known as "Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command," and CWE-94, "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')." The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly validate and sanitize user input before using it in file inclusion operations. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious URLs containing PHP code within the Inc_Dir parameter, which gets executed by the web server when the affected scripts process the request. The vulnerability essentially allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target server, bypassing normal access controls and authentication mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and far-reaching, as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected web server. Successful exploitation enables attackers to execute malicious code, access sensitive data, modify application functionality, and potentially use the compromised server as a launch point for further attacks against internal networks. The vulnerability affects the entire application suite, with 17 different entry points that can be exploited, making it particularly dangerous for organizations relying on this e-commerce platform. Network intrusions can occur without any authentication requirements, and the attack surface is expanded due to the multiple vulnerable scripts.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the application to version 1.0.7 or later, which addresses the input validation issues. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization and validation measures is crucial, including the use of allowlists for acceptable input values and the implementation of proper parameter validation. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests attempting to exploit this vulnerability. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 "Exploit Public-Facing Application" and T1059.007 "Command and Scripting Interpreter: PHP," indicating the attack patterns typically used to exploit such flaws. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation, as outlined in OWASP Top 10 2017 Category A03: Injection, which specifically addresses improper input validation leading to code injection attacks.