CVE-2007-6549 in RunCMS
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in RunCMS before 1.6.1 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "pagetype using."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/13/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-6549 affects RunCMS versions prior to 1.6.1 and involves an unspecified weakness related to pagetype functionality within the content management system. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of software security flaws that can potentially compromise system integrity and availability. The unspecified nature of the exact technical details makes this vulnerability particularly concerning as it indicates a potential for multiple attack vectors or impact scenarios that were not fully disclosed during the initial reporting phase.
The core technical flaw appears to be associated with how RunCMS handles pagetype parameters or configurations, suggesting a potential issue in input validation, parameter processing, or access control mechanisms. This weakness likely stems from improper sanitization of user-supplied data or inadequate validation of pagetype parameters that could be manipulated by malicious actors. The vulnerability's relationship to pagetype functionality indicates that it may involve the system's ability to process different page types or content structures, potentially allowing for unauthorized access to system resources or execution of malicious code.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability could enable attackers to exploit the unspecified weakness in ways that compromise the integrity of the RunCMS installation. The lack of specific details about the exact attack vectors and impact levels suggests that the vulnerability might be exploitable through various methods including but not limited to cross-site scripting attacks, remote code execution, or privilege escalation scenarios. Organizations using affected versions of RunCMS would be at risk of unauthorized data access, system compromise, or complete service disruption depending on how the vulnerability is ultimately exploited.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with common software security patterns that have been documented in various security frameworks and threat models. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability makes it particularly challenging to assess risk accurately and implement targeted mitigations. According to CWE classification systems, this type of vulnerability might relate to CWE-79 for cross-site scripting or CWE-89 for SQL injection, though the specific mapping would require further analysis of the actual exploit mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management procedures to address this vulnerability and consider conducting security assessments of their RunCMS installations to identify potential exploitation attempts.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves immediate upgrading to RunCMS version 1.6.1 or later, which contains the necessary security patches to address the vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and consider implementing web application firewalls to provide additional layers of protection. Security teams should also conduct thorough code reviews of any custom modules or modifications to RunCMS that might interact with pagetype functionality, as these custom components could potentially introduce additional attack surfaces. The vulnerability highlights the importance of regular security updates and the need for organizations to maintain current versions of their content management systems to protect against known security flaws.