CVE-2006-6570 in GenesisTrader
Summary
by MITRE
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in GenesisTrader 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload arbitrary files via unspecified vectors, possibly involving form.php and the ajoutfich "foap" action.
Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/10/2018
The CVE-2006-6570 vulnerability represents a critical unrestricted file upload flaw in GenesisTrader 1.0's upload.php component that enables remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary file uploads on affected systems. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the file upload process, creating a pathway for malicious actors to bypass security controls and introduce potentially harmful files into the target environment. The vulnerability specifically manifests through unspecified vectors that may involve interactions with form.php and the ajoutfich "foap" action, indicating a complex attack surface that extends beyond simple file upload functionality.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate server-side validation of uploaded files, allowing attackers to submit files with potentially dangerous extensions or content types. When authenticated users interact with the upload functionality, the system fails to properly verify file types, sizes, or content, enabling the execution of malicious code through uploaded files. This flaw aligns with CWE-434, which specifically addresses the insecure upload of files that can be executed by a web server, making it a direct descendant of well-known insecure file handling practices in web applications. The vulnerability's exploitation potential is significantly elevated because it requires only authentication, meaning that attackers who have gained legitimate user credentials can leverage this weakness to escalate their privileges or compromise the entire system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized file placement, as it creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access, execute arbitrary code, and potentially gain full system control. Attackers can upload web shells, malicious scripts, or other exploit payloads that can be executed by the web server, leading to complete system compromise. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, T1059 for executing commands through uploaded files, and T1505 for establishing persistence through web shells. The risk is compounded by the fact that this vulnerability affects a trading platform, potentially exposing financial data, user credentials, and transactional information to unauthorized parties.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2006-6570 must address multiple layers of security controls to effectively prevent exploitation. Organizations should implement strict file type validation using whitelisting approaches rather than blacklisting, ensuring that only known safe file extensions are accepted. The system should enforce proper file content verification through MIME type checking and binary signature analysis to prevent executable files from being uploaded. Additionally, uploaded files should be stored outside the web root directory and executed with appropriate permissions to prevent direct access. Security measures should include implementing proper input validation, using secure file naming conventions, and establishing robust access controls that limit upload capabilities to authorized users only. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application, as this represents a common pattern in web application security flaws that frequently appears in legacy systems.