CVE-2014-0807 in EC-CUBE
Summary
by MITRE
data/class/pages/shopping/LC_Page_Shopping_Deliv.php in LOCKON EC-CUBE 2.4.4 and earlier, and 2.11.0 through 2.12.2, allows remote attackers to modify data via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/06/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-0807 affects LOCKON EC-CUBE version 2.4.4 and earlier, as well as versions 2.11.0 through 2.12.2, specifically within the data/class/pages/shopping/LC_Page_Shopping_Deliv.php file. This represents a critical security flaw that enables remote attackers to manipulate data through unspecified attack vectors, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of e-commerce transactions. The affected component handles delivery-related functionality within the shopping cart system, making it a prime target for malicious actors seeking to disrupt commerce operations or extract sensitive customer information.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient access controls within the delivery page implementation. Attackers can exploit this weakness to modify delivery information, potentially altering shipping addresses, delivery methods, or associated transaction data without proper authorization. This flaw operates as a data modification vulnerability that falls under the broader category of insecure data handling practices and represents a significant deviation from secure coding principles. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors suggests multiple potential pathways for exploitation, including but not limited to parameter manipulation, session hijacking, or injection attacks that could leverage the lack of proper sanitization mechanisms.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-0807 extends beyond simple data modification, as it can lead to complete compromise of e-commerce transactions and customer data integrity. Attackers could potentially redirect shipments to unauthorized recipients, modify delivery costs, or manipulate order fulfillment processes, resulting in financial losses for businesses and potential legal ramifications. This vulnerability directly impacts the trust model of online commerce platforms, as customers expect their delivery information to remain secure and unaltered during transaction processing. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that delivery information often contains sensitive personal data including full names, addresses, and contact details, making this a prime target for data theft and identity fraud operations.
Organizations utilizing affected EC-CUBE versions should immediately implement comprehensive security measures to address this vulnerability. The primary mitigation strategy involves applying the official patches released by LOCKON to update to versions that contain proper input validation and access control mechanisms. System administrators should also implement additional security controls including web application firewalls, input sanitization routines, and regular security audits of all e-commerce components. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which addresses improper input validation, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. Organizations should conduct thorough penetration testing to verify the effectiveness of implemented patches and establish monitoring procedures to detect any suspicious data modification activities that may indicate exploitation attempts.