CVE-2007-1471 in Orion-Blog
Summary
by MITRE
admin/default.asp in Orion-Blog 2.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain privileges via a direct URL request for admin/AdminBlogNewsEdit.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/25/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1471 represents a critical authentication bypass flaw in Orion-Blog 2.0, a web-based content management system that was widely used for blog administration. This weakness stems from improper access control implementation within the application's administrative interface, specifically affecting the default administrative page located at admin/default.asp. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to circumvent the standard authentication mechanisms by directly accessing administrative functions through specific URL paths, thereby gaining unauthorized administrative privileges without proper credentials.
The technical nature of this flaw falls under the category of improper access control as classified by CWE-285, where the application fails to properly verify that the requesting user has sufficient privileges to access certain resources. The vulnerability operates through a simple yet effective attack vector where an attacker can directly request the URL admin/AdminBlogNewsEdit.asp without first authenticating through the proper administrative login sequence. This direct access bypasses the authentication checks that should normally occur in the application's access control layer, allowing unauthorized individuals to perform administrative functions such as editing blog news items, managing content, and potentially accessing sensitive system information.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to organizations using Orion-Blog 2.0 as it provides attackers with complete administrative control over the affected blog system. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access to include potential data manipulation, content injection, user account compromise, and the possibility of using the compromised system as a platform for further attacks within the network. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation through unauthorized access to administrative functions.
The exploitation of this vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the application's security architecture, where the system relies on URL obfuscation or path-based access control rather than robust authentication and authorization mechanisms. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including disabling direct access to administrative functions, implementing proper authentication checks at all entry points, and ensuring that access control decisions are made based on verified user credentials and roles rather than simple URL path validation. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation as recommended by security frameworks such as the OWASP Top Ten, where inadequate access control represents one of the most critical security weaknesses in web applications.