CVE-2015-10043 in Apollo
Summary
by MITRE • 01/15/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in abreen Apollo. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument file leads to path traversal. The name of the patch is 6206406630780bbd074aff34f4683fb764faba71. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218307.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10043 represents a critical path traversal flaw discovered in the abreen Apollo software system. This vulnerability resides within an unknown specific component of the application, making its precise attack surface challenging to define without additional context. The flaw manifests when an attacker manipulates the file argument parameter, enabling unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory structure. Path traversal vulnerabilities typically occur when applications fail to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input before using it in file system operations. This particular vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it allows attackers to potentially access sensitive system files, configuration data, or other unauthorized resources within the application's file system. An attacker could exploit this flaw to read arbitrary files on the server, potentially gaining access to database credentials, application source code, or other confidential information. The vulnerability's critical classification indicates that it could be easily exploited and has significant consequences for system security. Attackers might leverage this weakness to escalate privileges, perform data exfiltration, or establish persistent access to the compromised system. The patch referenced with the identifier 6206406630780bbd074aff34f4683fb764faba71 provides a fix that properly validates and sanitizes file path arguments to prevent unauthorized traversal beyond the intended directories.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigation measures to address this vulnerability, including applying the provided patch and conducting thorough security assessments of the affected system. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007, which covers the use of command and scripting interpreter for lateral movement and privilege escalation. Organizations should also review their input validation mechanisms and implement proper access controls to prevent similar issues in other components. Additional defensive measures include implementing web application firewalls, conducting regular security audits, and monitoring for suspicious file access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and the principle of least privilege in application design, as it allows attackers to bypass normal access controls through manipulation of file path parameters.