CVE-2013-2313 in EC-CUBE
Summary
by MITRE
Session fixation vulnerability in LOCKON EC-CUBE 2.11.0 through 2.12.3enP2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-2313 represents a critical session fixation flaw within the LOCKON EC-CUBE e-commerce platform version 2.11.0 through 2.12.3. This issue stems from the application's failure to properly invalidate session identifiers upon user authentication, creating a persistent security weakness that enables remote attackers to exploit web session management mechanisms. The vulnerability specifically affects the session handling component of the EC-CUBE framework, which is widely used for online retail operations in Japan and other markets. Session fixation attacks occur when an attacker can establish a session with a known session identifier, potentially allowing them to hijack user sessions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive account information or administrative functions.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's session management implementation where session identifiers are not adequately regenerated or invalidated during the authentication process. This allows attackers to obtain a valid session token before user authentication and then use that same token to impersonate the authenticated user. The unspecified vectors mentioned in the description suggest that the vulnerability can be exploited through multiple attack paths including but not limited to direct web interface manipulation, session token interception, or man-in-the-middle attacks. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-384 as "Session Fixation" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1563.002 which covers "Access Token Manipulation" and T1078 which addresses "Valid Accounts" as attackers can leverage this weakness to maintain persistent access to compromised sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple session hijacking, as it can enable attackers to perform unauthorized transactions, access customer data, modify product information, or gain administrative privileges within the EC-CUBE system. For e-commerce platforms handling sensitive financial and personal data, this represents a severe risk that could lead to financial loss, data breaches, and regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability affects not only the end-user experience but also the overall security posture of organizations relying on EC-CUBE for their online business operations, potentially exposing them to legal liabilities and reputational damage. Organizations may face significant challenges in tracking and mitigating the impact of such vulnerabilities, particularly when multiple users are affected simultaneously through compromised session tokens.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of session identifier regeneration upon successful authentication, proper session invalidation mechanisms, and comprehensive security testing of session management components. Organizations should deploy secure session handling practices including the use of secure cookies with appropriate flags, implementing proper session timeout mechanisms, and ensuring that session identifiers are sufficiently random and unpredictable. The fix typically involves updating the EC-CUBE application to versions that address this specific session fixation vulnerability, while also implementing additional security controls such as multi-factor authentication and robust access logging. Security teams should conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify similar session management weaknesses in other applications and ensure that all web applications follow established security best practices for session management and authentication.