CVE-2007-1249 in C1 Financial Services
Summary
by MITRE
MoveSortedContentAction in C1 Financial Services Contelligent 9.1.4 does not check "the additional environment security configuration," which allows remote attackers with write permissions to reorder components.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/13/2015
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1249 resides within the MoveSortedContentAction functionality of Contelligent 9.1.4, a content management system developed by C1 Financial Services. This flaw represents a critical security oversight that undermines the integrity of component ordering mechanisms within the application's user interface. The vulnerability specifically targets the absence of proper security validation during content reordering operations, creating a pathway for unauthorized manipulation of system components.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the absence of environment security configuration checks within the MoveSortedContentAction class. When users with write permissions attempt to reorder components through the system's interface, the application fails to validate whether the current environment configuration permits such modifications. This missing validation step creates a scenario where legitimate users with appropriate permissions can inadvertently or maliciously manipulate component ordering, potentially leading to unintended consequences within the application's functionality and user experience.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to system integrity and user experience management. Remote attackers who have gained write permissions to the system can exploit this weakness to reorder components in ways that may disrupt application functionality, alter user interfaces, or potentially create confusion for end users. The impact extends beyond simple reordering as it represents a broader failure in access control validation that could enable more sophisticated attacks if combined with other vulnerabilities. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not need physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where write permissions might be more readily available.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues in software applications. This classification indicates that the flaw represents a fundamental breakdown in the application's permission model, where the system fails to properly enforce access restrictions during component manipulation operations. The vulnerability also connects to ATT&CK technique T1068, which covers "Exploitation for Privilege Escalation," as attackers can leverage existing write permissions to gain further control over system components. The lack of proper validation during content reordering operations creates an attack surface that could potentially be extended to more serious security breaches.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive access control validation within the MoveSortedContentAction functionality. System administrators should ensure that all component reordering operations undergo strict environment security configuration checks before any modifications are permitted. The implementation should include proper input validation, access control enforcement, and logging mechanisms to track component reordering activities. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments to identify similar validation gaps in other parts of their content management systems. The recommended approach involves modifying the application code to enforce environment-specific security configurations during all content manipulation operations, thereby preventing unauthorized reordering while maintaining legitimate user functionality.
The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive security testing throughout the software development lifecycle, particularly in applications that handle user interface components and content management operations. Proper implementation of security controls during component ordering and manipulation should be treated as critical security requirements rather than optional features. Organizations should also consider implementing additional monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect unusual component reordering patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security updates and patches should be prioritized for applications containing similar validation flaws to prevent exploitation by malicious actors who may be actively targeting these types of vulnerabilities in the wild.