CVE-2006-7015 in jobline
Summary
by MITRE
** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.jobline.php in Jobline 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the script is protected against direct requests.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/08/2024
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-7015 pertains to a remote file inclusion flaw discovered in the Jobline 1.1.1 web application's administrative component. This particular vulnerability exists within the admin.jobline.php file where the application fails to properly validate user-supplied input passed through the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. The issue manifests when an attacker can manipulate this parameter to include external URLs, potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution on the target system. Such vulnerabilities fall under the category of insecure direct object references and represent a significant security risk to web applications that fail to sanitize input parameters properly.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to craft a malicious request that includes a URL within the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter, which is then processed by the vulnerable script without adequate validation or sanitization. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-98, which describes the condition where a web application includes or requires a file based on user-supplied input without proper validation, allowing attackers to include arbitrary files from remote locations. The attack vector typically involves constructing a URL that points to malicious code hosted on an attacker-controlled server, which gets executed within the context of the vulnerable web application.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability represents a critical threat to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems running the affected Jobline version. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The impact extends beyond simple code execution as it may enable attackers to escalate privileges, access sensitive data, or establish persistent backdoors within the network infrastructure. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes the use of remote access tools and the exploitation of web application vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to systems.
While the CVE entry indicates this issue as disputed due to script protection mechanisms against direct requests, this does not negate the fundamental security flaw present in the application's design. The protection mechanisms may be insufficient or bypassable, leaving systems vulnerable to sophisticated attack techniques. Organizations should consider this vulnerability as a potential risk even in disputed cases, particularly when dealing with legacy applications that may have inadequate security controls. The vulnerability underscores the importance of proper input validation and the principle of least privilege in web application security implementations. Security professionals should implement comprehensive monitoring and logging of file inclusion operations to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the affected application, implementation of proper input validation, and deployment of web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests targeting known vulnerability patterns.