CVE-2007-2017 in Video Share Enterprise
Summary
by MITRE
siteadmin/useredit.php in AlstraSoft Video Share Enterprise does not check authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain or modify user information via a direct request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2017 resides within the AlstraSoft Video Share Enterprise platform, specifically in the siteadmin/useredit.php component. This represents a critical authentication bypass flaw that fundamentally undermines the security controls designed to protect administrative functions. The vulnerability stems from the absence of proper access control validation within the user management interface, creating a pathway for unauthenticated attackers to directly interact with administrative endpoints. This type of flaw falls under the CWE-285 category, which encompasses improper authorization issues in software applications. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to perform unauthorized operations against user accounts without requiring valid credentials, effectively bypassing the intended security architecture of the application.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to construct direct HTTP requests to the useredit.php endpoint, circumventing the normal authentication flow that should occur before any administrative modifications can take place. This misconfiguration creates a scenario where sensitive user data can be accessed and modified without proper authorization, potentially leading to complete compromise of user accounts and administrative privileges. The flaw operates at the application layer, specifically targeting the authentication and authorization mechanisms that should govern access to administrative functions. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by simply crafting requests to the vulnerable endpoint, making the attack surface particularly broad and accessible to even minimally skilled threat actors. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of input validation and access control enforcement that violates fundamental security principles.
The operational impact of CVE-2007-2017 extends beyond simple data theft, encompassing complete administrative control over user accounts and potentially the entire platform. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can modify user permissions, create new administrative accounts, or manipulate existing user data, leading to persistent access and potential data breaches. This vulnerability directly maps to the ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and the use of legitimate credentials for unauthorized access. The compromise of user information through this vulnerability can result in identity theft, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and potential lateral movement within networks where the platform is deployed. Organizations using AlstraSoft Video Share Enterprise face significant risk of unauthorized modifications to user accounts, which could lead to service disruption, data loss, and compliance violations. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent backdoors through account manipulation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-2017 require immediate implementation of proper authentication checks within the useredit.php component and similar administrative endpoints. Organizations should implement robust access control mechanisms that validate user credentials and permissions before allowing access to administrative functions. The fix involves ensuring that all administrative endpoints require proper authentication and authorization before executing any operations. Security measures should include implementing session management controls, enforcing role-based access controls, and validating user permissions at every request. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block unauthorized access attempts to administrative endpoints. Regular security testing and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar authentication bypass vulnerabilities. The remediation process should include validating that all administrative functions properly check for authenticated sessions and appropriate user privileges before executing any modifications. Additionally, implementing proper logging and monitoring of administrative activities can help detect exploitation attempts and provide evidence for forensic analysis.