CVE-2006-6583 in User Manager
Summary
by MITRE
ScriptMate User Manager 2.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors related to (1) the Logins box and (2) the Search box.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/02/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-6583 affects ScriptMate User Manager version 2.1 and earlier, representing a significant information disclosure flaw that could enable remote attackers to access sensitive system data. This vulnerability manifests through two primary attack vectors involving the Logins box and Search box components of the application. The unspecified nature of the exact attack vectors suggests potential weaknesses in input validation, authentication handling, or data exposure mechanisms within these user interface components. Such vulnerabilities typically arise from inadequate security controls that fail to properly sanitize user inputs or restrict access to sensitive information.
The technical flaw in ScriptMate User Manager stems from insufficient security measures in the Logins and Search functionality, potentially allowing attackers to extract user credentials, session information, or other confidential data through malformed requests or direct access attempts. These attack vectors likely exploit weaknesses in the application's handling of user authentication data and search queries, where proper access controls and data sanitization mechanisms are either absent or improperly implemented. The vulnerability could enable attackers to bypass normal authentication procedures and gain unauthorized access to user accounts and associated sensitive information.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses serious risks to organizations using ScriptMate User Manager, as it could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, potential credential theft, and exposure of sensitive organizational data. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors could exploit this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter without requiring physical access or prior authentication. This creates a significant risk for enterprises that rely on the application for user management and authentication services, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized system access, and compliance violations. The vulnerability may also facilitate further attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network.
Security mitigations for CVE-2006-6583 should focus on implementing proper input validation and sanitization for all user interface components, particularly those handling login and search functionality. Organizations should upgrade to ScriptMate User Manager versions that address this vulnerability, as the affected versions are likely to contain multiple security flaws that could be exploited in combination. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of vulnerable systems, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and may also relate to CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) categories. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability could be categorized under T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers might leverage the information disclosure to obtain credentials for further exploitation.