CVE-2007-1182 in WebAPP
Summary
by MITRE
WebAPP before 0.9.9.5 allows remote Guest users to edit a Guest profile, which has unknown impact.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/25/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1182 affects WebAPP versions prior to 0.9.9.5 and represents a significant authorization flaw that enables unauthorized access to user profile modification capabilities. This issue specifically targets guest user accounts within the application's authentication framework, creating a potential vector for privilege escalation and data manipulation. The vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls that fail to properly validate whether guest users possess the necessary permissions to modify guest profiles, effectively bypassing the intended security boundaries.
This technical flaw falls under the category of improper access control as classified by CWE-285, where the application fails to properly enforce authorization checks for user profile modification operations. The vulnerability exists in the application's session management and user privilege validation mechanisms, allowing remote attackers to exploit the lack of proper authentication verification when attempting to edit guest user profiles. The impact is particularly concerning because it operates at the user account level, potentially enabling attackers to modify sensitive profile information or gain unauthorized access to guest accounts. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to exploit this flaw, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple profile modification, as it creates potential pathways for more severe security incidents. Attackers could leverage this weakness to manipulate guest account information, potentially using modified profiles to gain deeper access to the application or to establish persistent access points. The unknown impact designation suggests that the full scope of potential exploitation scenarios remains unclear, which is typical for vulnerabilities where the exact attack vectors and consequences have not been fully documented or analyzed. This uncertainty compounds the risk as defenders cannot accurately predict or prepare for all possible exploitation methods that might arise from this authorization bypass.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including updating to WebAPP version 0.9.9.5 or later, which presumably contains the necessary authorization fixes. Network segmentation and access control lists should be reviewed to limit guest user capabilities to only essential functions. Additionally, implementing proper logging and monitoring of profile modification attempts can help detect unauthorized access patterns. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation through legitimate user credentials. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their authentication frameworks to identify similar authorization gaps that might exist in other components of their application infrastructure. Regular security testing and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to prevent similar issues from emerging in future releases of the software.