CVE-2014-10079 in StoreGrid
Summary
by MITRE
In Vembu StoreGrid 4.4.x, the front page of the server web interface leaks the private IP address in the "ipaddress" hidden form value of the HTML source code, which is disclosed because of incorrect processing of an index.php/ trailing slash.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/29/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-10079 resides within Vembu StoreGrid 4.4.x software, specifically manifesting in the server web interface's front page handling. This issue represents a sensitive data disclosure vulnerability where private IP addresses are exposed through the web application's HTML source code. The exposure occurs within a hidden form field labeled "ipaddress" which contains the internal network address information that should remain confidential. The flaw demonstrates poor input validation and output encoding practices that violate fundamental security principles for web application development.
The technical mechanism behind this vulnerability involves incorrect handling of URL requests that end with a trailing slash. When users access the server interface with a trailing slash appended to the index.php endpoint, the application fails to properly sanitize or validate the response content before rendering it to the client. This misconfiguration allows the web server to include the private IP address directly within the HTML source code as a hidden form value, creating an information disclosure vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthorized parties. The vulnerability stems from improper web server configuration and application logic that fails to separate internal network addressing from publicly accessible web content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as private IP addresses are critical network infrastructure details that can facilitate further attacks. An attacker who discovers these addresses can potentially map internal network topology, identify network segments, and plan more sophisticated attacks against the internal infrastructure. This exposure creates opportunities for network reconnaissance and can aid in privilege escalation attempts or lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality aspect of the CIA triad and can contribute to broader security breaches when combined with other reconnaissance findings.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of proper web server configuration practices and input sanitization measures. Organizations should ensure that web applications do not expose internal network addressing information through hidden form fields or other client-side elements. The solution involves implementing proper URL handling logic that prevents the leakage of private IP addresses regardless of how requests are formatted. Security patches or updates to the Vembu StoreGrid software should be applied immediately, while network administrators should review and harden web server configurations to prevent similar issues in other applications. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses improper exposure of sensitive information, and can be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1083 for system information discovery.