CVE-2006-7154 in Iono
Summary
by MITRE
Iono allows remote attackers to obtain the full server path via certain requests to (1) templates/iono/admin/denied.tpl.php, (2) templates/iono/admin/index.tpl.php, and (a) other unspecified files in templates/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2018
The vulnerability described in CVE-2006-7154 represents a critical information disclosure issue within the Iono content management system that exposes sensitive server path information to remote attackers. This flaw exists in the application's handling of specific template files within the admin directory structure, specifically affecting denied.tpl.php and index.tpl.php files located in the templates/iono/admin/ path. The vulnerability extends beyond these two files to encompass other unspecified template files within the broader templates/ directory, indicating a systemic issue with how the application processes and serves template content.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from improper error handling and path disclosure mechanisms within the Iono application's template processing system. When remote attackers make specific requests to the vulnerable template files, the application inadvertently reveals the complete server path structure through its response handling. This occurs because the system does not properly sanitize or restrict the information returned when processing these template requests, allowing attackers to extract directory paths that could include sensitive information about the server's file system organization. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be exploited through standard web-based attack vectors without requiring authentication or privileged access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides attackers with detailed server path information that can be leveraged for further exploitation attempts. Knowledge of the complete server path structure enables attackers to craft more sophisticated attacks by understanding the application's directory layout and potentially identifying other vulnerable components or misconfigurations within the system. This information disclosure can facilitate directory traversal attacks, help attackers map the server's file system, and provide insights for targeting other vulnerabilities that may exist within the same application or server environment. The exposure of server paths can also aid in bypassing certain security controls and understanding the application's architecture for more advanced attack techniques.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output sanitization measures to prevent path information from being exposed in application responses. The recommended approach involves configuring the application to handle template requests more securely by implementing proper error handling that does not disclose server paths in responses. Security measures should include disabling or restricting access to template files directly through web requests, implementing proper access controls for administrative template files, and ensuring that error messages do not contain sensitive path information. Additionally, regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar information disclosure vulnerabilities in other components of the application stack. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which specifically addresses information exposure, and could potentially be leveraged as part of broader attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under reconnaissance and initial access phases where adversaries gather intelligence about target systems.