CVE-2010-1736 in KrM Haber
Summary
by MITRE
KrM Haber 1.0 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for d_atabase/Krmdb.mdb.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/14/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-1736 represents a critical security flaw in KrM Haber 1.0 content management system that exposes sensitive database files through improper access controls. This issue stems from the application's failure to implement proper authorization mechanisms when serving files located within the web root directory. The vulnerability specifically affects the database file named Krmdb.mdb which is stored in a location accessible through direct web requests, making it susceptible to unauthorized access by remote attackers.
The technical flaw manifests as a lack of access control validation during file retrieval operations. When attackers make direct requests to the path containing the database file, the application does not verify whether the requester has appropriate authorization to access such sensitive data. This configuration violates fundamental security principles and creates an attack surface where database contents can be downloaded without proper authentication or authorization. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a classic example of insecure direct object reference where attackers can bypass normal access control mechanisms to obtain unauthorized access to resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows remote attackers to gain access to the entire database content without requiring any authentication credentials. This exposure can lead to data breaches, information disclosure, and potential system compromise. Attackers can download sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, application configuration details, and other confidential information stored within the database. The vulnerability essentially provides a backdoor access point that bypasses all normal authentication and authorization mechanisms that should protect the database from unauthorized access.
Organizations using KrM Haber 1.0 should implement immediate mitigations including restricting access to database files through proper access control mechanisms, moving database files outside the web root directory, implementing proper authentication checks before file access, and configuring web server permissions to prevent direct access to sensitive files. Additional measures should include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security audits, and ensuring proper file permissions are enforced. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213 which describes access to data repositories, and represents a critical weakness that should be addressed through proper security configuration management and access control implementation. The affected system should be updated to a patched version or migrated to a more secure platform that properly implements access control measures for sensitive data storage and retrieval operations.