CVE-2007-2354 in Progress
Summary
by MITRE
Progress Webspeed Messenger allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a WService parameter containing "wsbroker1/webutil/about.r", which reveals the operating system and product information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/19/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2354 affects Progress Webspeed Messenger, a web-based messaging application that facilitates communication between enterprise systems. This security flaw represents a classic information disclosure vulnerability that exposes system details to unauthenticated remote attackers. The vulnerability specifically manifests through improper input validation within the WService parameter handling mechanism, where malicious actors can manipulate the parameter to access sensitive system information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization and validation of user-supplied input parameters. When the WService parameter contains the specific string "wsbroker1/webutil/about.r", the application fails to properly restrict access to internal system resources and instead returns detailed operating system information along with product version data. This occurs because the application does not implement proper access controls or input filtering mechanisms to prevent traversal attacks against internal web resources. The flaw operates at the application layer and leverages path traversal techniques to bypass normal access controls and reveal system internals.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant security implications for organizations using Progress Webspeed Messenger. The disclosure of operating system information and product version details provides attackers with valuable reconnaissance data that can be used to identify potential exploitation vectors and target specific vulnerabilities. Attackers can use this information to craft more sophisticated attacks against known vulnerabilities in the operating system or application version. The exposure of system information also reveals network architecture details and application deployment patterns that could aid in further compromise attempts.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses "Information Exposure," and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. This weakness enables attackers to gather intelligence without requiring authentication or specific credentials, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network exposure is high. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving reconnaissance and credential access, as it provides the foundational information needed for more advanced attack phases. The lack of proper input validation and access control mechanisms creates a persistent threat vector that remains exploitable until properly addressed.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation controls, proper access restriction mechanisms, and network segmentation to limit exposure. The most effective remediation involves patching the application to properly validate and sanitize all input parameters, implementing proper access controls for internal resources, and restricting web server access to only necessary components. Additionally, network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns targeting the vulnerable parameter, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar information disclosure vulnerabilities within the application stack.