CVE-2012-0215 in trytond
Summary
by MITRE
model/modelstorage.py in the Tryton application framework (trytond) before 2.4.0 for Python does not properly restrict access to the Many2Many field in the relation model, which allows remote authenticated users to modify the privileges of arbitrary users via a (1) create, (2) write, (3) delete, or (4) copy rpc call.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/06/2021
The CVE-2012-0215 vulnerability resides within the Tryton application framework's modelstorage.py component, specifically targeting the Many2Many field access control mechanisms in relation models. This flaw represents a critical authorization bypass vulnerability that affects Tryton versions prior to 2.4.0, exposing the framework to unauthorized privilege modification attacks. The vulnerability stems from inadequate access control validation within the RPC call processing pipeline, where the framework fails to properly validate user permissions when handling Many2Many field operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows authenticated remote attackers to exploit four distinct RPC call methods including create, write, delete, and copy operations against relation models. When these operations are performed on Many2Many fields, the framework does not enforce proper access restrictions that should normally prevent users from modifying privileges of other users within the system. This misconfiguration creates a path where legitimate authenticated users can manipulate user permissions and potentially escalate their privileges within the application. The flaw manifests because the access control checks are bypassed during the processing of these specific field operations, allowing unauthorized modifications to user privilege assignments.
The operational impact of CVE-2012-0215 extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to resources and data that should normally be restricted to specific user roles. This vulnerability can be exploited to grant administrative privileges to regular users, effectively compromising the entire application security model. Attackers can leverage this flaw to modify user permissions, create malicious user accounts, or manipulate access controls to gain persistent access to sensitive system resources. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require local system access or physical proximity to the server, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in networked environments.
Organizations using Tryton versions prior to 2.4.0 should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of the official security patch that addresses this access control bypass. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive access control reviews and implementation of additional monitoring for unusual privilege modification activities. System administrators should also consider implementing network segmentation and additional authentication layers to reduce the potential impact of such vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-285 which addresses improper authorization issues, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege in the application's security architecture. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a privilege escalation technique, specifically under the "Privilege Escalation" tactic where adversaries gain higher-level permissions to access restricted resources.