CVE-2008-1469 in Gallarific
Summary
by MITRE
Gallarific Free Edition 1.1 does not require authentication for (1) photos.php, (2) comments.php, and (3) gallery.php in gadmin/, which allows remote attackers to edit objects via a direct request, different vectors than CVE-2008-1327. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/20/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-1469 affects Gallarific Free Edition version 1.1, a web-based photo gallery management system that exposes critical administrative functions without proper authentication mechanisms. This issue represents a significant security flaw in the application's access control implementation, specifically targeting three key administrative scripts located within the gadmin/ directory structure. The affected files include photos.php, comments.php, and gallery.php, which are designed to manage core gallery functionality but are accessible to any remote attacker without requiring valid credentials or authentication tokens.
This authentication bypass vulnerability operates through a direct request vector that allows attackers to manipulate administrative functions without proper authorization. The flaw stems from the application's failure to implement proper session management and user authentication checks before executing administrative operations. According to CWE-287, this represents a classic improper authentication vulnerability where the system does not adequately verify user identities before granting access to privileged functions. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to gallery content, including photo management, comment moderation, and overall gallery configuration, effectively granting full administrative control over the affected system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows remote attackers to completely compromise the gallery's administrative functionality from any location with internet access. Attackers can manipulate photo content, delete or modify comments, alter gallery settings, and potentially gain access to sensitive user data or system configurations. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1078 for Valid Accounts and T1566 for Phishing, as it enables unauthorized access through legitimate administrative interfaces without the need for additional credential theft or social engineering. The exposure of these administrative endpoints creates a persistent threat vector that can be exploited continuously until properly patched.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper authentication controls for all administrative endpoints within the gadmin/ directory. The system must enforce session management and user authentication checks before allowing access to any administrative functions. Security patches should ensure that all PHP scripts within the administrative interface require valid user credentials and proper authorization levels before executing privileged operations. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to isolate administrative interfaces from public access and establish proper access controls through firewall rules and web application firewalls. Additionally, regular security audits should verify that all administrative endpoints require proper authentication mechanisms, as outlined in OWASP Top 10 security requirements for web application authentication and session management.