CVE-2014-2506 in Documentum Content Server
Summary
by MITRE
EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7 SP1 P28, 6.7 SP2 before P14, 7.0 before P15, and 7.1 before P05 allows remote authenticated users to obtain super-user privileges for system-object creation, and bypass intended restrictions on data access and server actions, via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-2506 represents a critical privilege escalation flaw within EMC Documentum Content Server software across multiple version ranges. This vulnerability affects organizations utilizing Documentum Content Server versions prior to specific service pack and patch levels, creating a significant security risk that extends beyond simple access control bypasses. The flaw allows authenticated users to escalate their privileges to super-user status, fundamentally compromising the security model of the content management system. The vulnerability's impact extends to system-object creation capabilities, data access restrictions, and server action limitations that are typically enforced by the platform's security architecture.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient authorization checks and privilege validation mechanisms within the Documentum Content Server's access control system. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can leverage their authenticated session to perform actions that should be restricted to system administrators or super-users. This flaw specifically targets the system-object creation process, allowing malicious users to bypass intended restrictions that normally prevent unauthorized modifications to critical system components. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability may manifest through multiple pathways within the server's API or administrative interfaces, making it particularly challenging to defend against through conventional means.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-2506 is severe for organizations relying on Documentum Content Server for document management and content lifecycle processes. Once exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify system configurations, and potentially compromise the entire content management infrastructure. The ability to bypass data access restrictions means that authenticated users could read, modify, or delete content that should be restricted to specific roles or departments. Additionally, the privilege escalation capability allows attackers to perform server actions that could lead to complete system compromise, including the ability to install malicious software or alter security policies.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement the recommended patches and service packs from EMC to address the privilege escalation flaw. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive monitoring of system access logs to detect potential exploitation attempts, along with implementing network segmentation to limit access to Documentum servers. Security teams should also conduct thorough access control reviews to ensure that only necessary users maintain authentication credentials, as the vulnerability specifically targets authenticated users. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-276, which addresses improper privilege management, and may be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts, as it exploits legitimate authentication mechanisms to gain elevated privileges. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security controls such as privileged access management solutions and regular security assessments to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in their content management infrastructure.