CVE-2007-6056 in Aida-Web
Summary
by MITRE
frame.html in Aida-Web (Aida Web) allows remote attackers to bypass a protection mechanism and obtain comment and task details via modified values to the (1) Mehr and (2) SUPER parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2024
CVE-2007-6056 represents a critical access control vulnerability within Aida-Web's frame.html component that undermines fundamental security protections designed to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive project management information. This vulnerability specifically targets the authentication and authorization mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized users from accessing confidential comment and task details within the application's interface.
The technical flaw manifests through manipulation of two specific HTTP parameters named Mehr and SUPER within the frame.html script. These parameters appear to function as access control flags or permission indicators that, when modified by remote attackers, allow bypass of the intended protection mechanisms. The vulnerability exploits a lack of proper input validation and parameter sanitization, enabling attackers to forge requests that would normally be rejected by the application's security controls.
This weakness creates a significant operational impact by exposing sensitive project data to unauthorized parties who can manipulate the application's access control system through simple parameter modification techniques. The vulnerability affects not only the confidentiality of comment and task details but also potentially compromises the integrity of project management workflows where such information might be used for strategic planning or competitive advantage. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain insights into project timelines, resource allocation, security concerns, and other sensitive operational details.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization issues in software systems, and demonstrates how insufficient parameter validation can lead to privilege escalation scenarios. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this represents a technique for privilege escalation and defense evasion through manipulation of application-level access controls. Organizations using Aida-Web should implement immediate mitigations including parameter validation, input sanitization, and robust access control enforcement mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive project information. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper session management and the need for comprehensive security testing of web application interfaces to identify similar access control flaws that could compromise system integrity and confidentiality.