CVE-2008-7125 in Ariadne-cms
Summary
by MITRE
pphoto in Ariadne before 2.6 allows remote authenticated users with certain privileges to execute arbitrary shell commands via vectors related to PINP programs and the annotate command. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/18/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-7125 affects the pphoto component within the Ariadne content management system prior to version 2.6. This represents a critical security flaw that enables remote authenticated users with specific privileges to execute arbitrary shell commands on the affected system. The vulnerability specifically manifests through vectors related to PINP programs and the annotate command, creating a pathway for malicious exploitation that could lead to complete system compromise.
The technical flaw stems from improper input validation and command execution handling within the pphoto module. When authenticated users with certain privileges attempt to use the annotate command in conjunction with PINP programs, the system fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into shell command executions. This classic command injection vulnerability allows attackers to append malicious commands that get executed with the privileges of the web application process, potentially escalating to system-level access. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-94 categories, representing command injection flaws that enable arbitrary code execution through improper input handling.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Remote authenticated attackers can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary shell commands, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation. The attack requires only authenticated access with specific privileges, making it particularly dangerous in environments where users might have elevated permissions. Organizations using affected versions of Ariadne face significant risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure. The vulnerability could also facilitate privilege escalation attacks and enable attackers to establish persistent access to the compromised system.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected Ariadne installation to version 2.6 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should also implement strict input validation and sanitization measures for all user-supplied data, particularly when dealing with command execution scenarios. Network segmentation and privilege separation can help limit the potential impact if exploitation occurs. The use of web application firewalls and security monitoring systems can provide additional detection capabilities for suspicious command execution patterns. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.001 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell) and T1068 (Exploitation for Privilege Escalation) techniques, highlighting the need for comprehensive security monitoring and incident response procedures to detect and respond to such exploitation attempts.