CVE-2012-1655 in UC PayDutchGroup
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the UC PayDutchGroup / WeDeal payment module 6.x-1.0 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to obtain account credentials via unknown attack vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/26/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-1655 affects the UC PayDutchGroup / WeDeal payment module version 6.x-1.0 within the Drupal content management system. This represents a significant security flaw that exposes sensitive authentication data to remote attackers who have already gained legitimate access to the system. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests that the vulnerability may involve multiple potential pathways through which credentials could be compromised, making it particularly concerning for security professionals who must account for various attack surfaces.
The technical flaw resides within the payment processing module's handling of authentication credentials and session management. While the exact implementation details remain unspecified, the vulnerability allows authenticated users to extract account credentials, indicating a potential weakness in the module's credential storage, transmission, or access control mechanisms. This type of vulnerability typically falls under the category of credential exposure or information disclosure issues that can be classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure) or potentially CWE-312 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) depending on the specific implementation details. The fact that this occurs within a payment module specifically indicates that the vulnerability could compromise financial transaction data and user payment information.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates a serious risk for organizations using Drupal with the affected payment module, as it enables attackers to escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to sensitive account information. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous. Organizations may face significant consequences including financial losses, regulatory violations, and reputational damage when such credential exposure occurs. The vulnerability essentially undermines the security model of the Drupal platform by allowing legitimate users to exploit the system and access information that should remain protected. This type of attack vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 (Phishing) or T1078 (Valid Accounts) when attackers leverage legitimate credentials to access sensitive data, though the initial compromise may have occurred through other means.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate remediation through the official Drupal security update process. Organizations must ensure they are running patched versions of the UC PayDutchGroup / WeDeal payment module and the Drupal core platform. Additionally, security teams should implement comprehensive monitoring for unauthorized credential access attempts and conduct thorough audits of payment module configurations. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit the potential impact of credential exposure. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security practices and regular vulnerability assessments, particularly for third-party modules that handle sensitive data. Organizations should consider implementing multi-factor authentication for payment-related accounts and establishing incident response procedures specifically designed to address credential exposure scenarios. Regular security training for administrators and developers can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future custom modules or configurations.