CVE-2007-3139 in Quick.Cart
Summary
by MITRE
config/general.php in Quick.Cart 2.2 and earlier uses a default username and password, which allows remote attackers to access the application via a login action to admin.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged to upload and execute arbitrary code.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/20/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3139 resides within the Quick.Cart e-commerce platform version 2.2 and earlier, specifically in the config/general.php file where default authentication credentials are hardcoded. This represents a critical security flaw that directly violates fundamental security principles by providing unauthorized access to administrative functions without proper authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to gain access to the application through a simple login action targeting admin.php, effectively bypassing any legitimate authentication processes that should normally be required to access administrative interfaces.
The technical implementation of this flaw involves the inclusion of default username and password combinations within the application configuration file, which are typically intended for initial setup purposes but remain unchanged in production environments. This configuration creates a persistent backdoor that attackers can exploit immediately upon discovering the application's administrative interface. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-798, which addresses the use of hard-coded credentials in software, and represents a classic example of insecure credential storage that violates security best practices established by organizations such as NIST and OWASP.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple unauthorized access, as demonstrated by the noted capability to leverage the compromised administrative account for code execution. Attackers who successfully authenticate using the default credentials can upload malicious files and execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This exploitation path aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which describes legitimate credentials use for persistence and privilege escalation. The vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to establish persistent access, deploy malware, or conduct further reconnaissance within the network environment.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action including the implementation of proper authentication mechanisms, removal of default credentials from configuration files, and enforcement of strong password policies. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify all instances of hardcoded credentials within their applications and replace them with secure authentication solutions. The remediation process must include updating to patched versions of Quick.Cart, implementing proper access controls, and establishing monitoring procedures to detect unauthorized login attempts. Additionally, security awareness training should emphasize the importance of changing default credentials immediately upon system installation, as this vulnerability represents a common misconfiguration that attackers frequently exploit in automated scanning campaigns.