CVE-2007-6485 in Centreon
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Centreon 1.4.1 (aka Oreon 1.4) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the fileOreonConf parameter to (1) MakeXML.php or (2) MakeXML4statusCounter.php in include/monitoring/engine/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6485 represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw affecting Centreon 1.4.1, also known as Oreon 1.4, which operates as a network monitoring and system management platform. This vulnerability resides within the include/monitoring/engine/ directory and specifically impacts two distinct PHP scripts: MakeXML.php and MakeXML4statusCounter.php. The flaw stems from improper input validation and sanitization of user-supplied parameters, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary PHP code into the system through carefully crafted URLs.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability follows the classic remote file inclusion pattern where the fileOreonConf parameter in the affected scripts fails to properly validate or sanitize input before using it in file inclusion operations. When a remote attacker supplies a malicious URL through this parameter, the application blindly includes and executes the contents of that remote file, effectively allowing arbitrary code execution on the target system. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-88, which describes improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, and more specifically aligns with CWE-94, representing improper control of generation of code, since the flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code. The vulnerability also corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1190, which describes exploiting vulnerabilities in remote services to gain initial access to target systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and far-reaching, as it provides attackers with complete system compromise capabilities. Successful exploitation enables remote code execution, allowing attackers to install backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, escalate privileges, and potentially establish persistent access to the monitored network infrastructure. Given that Centreon serves as a critical monitoring solution for enterprise environments, compromising this system can lead to widespread network visibility loss and facilitate further attacks within the organization's infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of the monitoring system, potentially causing service disruption while simultaneously providing attackers with a foothold for lateral movement and data theft.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the Centreon 1.4.1 installation to the latest available version that addresses this specific flaw. Organizations should also implement network-level restrictions to prevent unauthorized access to the affected scripts and consider disabling remote file inclusion capabilities entirely within the PHP configuration. Input validation should be strengthened at the application level by implementing strict parameter validation and sanitization for all user-supplied inputs, particularly those used in file inclusion operations. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of monitoring systems to untrusted networks, while regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other components of the monitoring infrastructure. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and the principle of least privilege in preventing remote code execution attacks.