CVE-2014-0630 in Documentum TaskSpace
Summary
by MITRE
EMC Documentum TaskSpace (TSP) 6.7SP1 before P25 and 6.7SP2 before P11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a modified imaging-service URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-0630 affects EMC Documentum TaskSpace (TSP) versions 6.7SP1 before P25 and 6.7SP2 before P11, representing a critical file inclusion flaw that enables authenticated remote attackers to access arbitrary files on the target system. This vulnerability resides within the imaging-service URL handling mechanism of the Documentum TaskSpace platform, which is commonly used for document management and collaboration within enterprise environments. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and improper access control mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied URL parameters before processing them within the application's imaging service component.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to manipulate the imaging-service URL by crafting specially formatted parameters that bypass normal access controls and directory traversal restrictions. When the application processes these modified URLs, it fails to validate the input properly, enabling attackers to specify arbitrary file paths that should otherwise be protected or restricted. This type of vulnerability is categorized as a directory traversal attack and aligns with CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. The vulnerability essentially permits an attacker to read files that are not intended to be accessible through normal application operations, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, source code, or other confidential data stored within the application's file system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file access, as it can lead to significant data breaches and system compromise within enterprise Documentum environments. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract database connection strings, application configuration files, and potentially sensitive business documents that are stored within the Documentum repository. The authenticated nature of the vulnerability means that attackers must first establish valid credentials, but this requirement does not significantly mitigate the risk given that Documentum systems often contain valuable enterprise data and that credential compromise is a common attack vector. This vulnerability can be exploited as part of a broader attack chain, potentially enabling further privilege escalation or lateral movement within the enterprise network where Documentum systems are deployed.
The exploitation of this vulnerability demonstrates a fundamental flaw in the application's security architecture and input validation processes, which should ideally implement strict access controls and parameter sanitization to prevent unauthorized file access. Organizations using affected versions of EMC Documentum TaskSpace should prioritize immediate patching to address this vulnerability, as the potential for data exposure and system compromise remains significant. The remediation approach should include applying the vendor-provided security patches that address the input validation issues within the imaging-service URL handling code. Additionally, organizations should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the exposure of Documentum systems, and consider deploying web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious URL parameters. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify similar path traversal issues in other enterprise applications, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1083 for discovering system information and T1566 for credential harvesting through social engineering or other means. Organizations should also review their access control policies and ensure that proper principle of least privilege is enforced within Documentum environments to minimize the impact of potential credential compromise or other attack vectors that could lead to exploitation of similar vulnerabilities.