CVE-2016-0267 in UrbanCode Deploy
Summary
by MITRE
IBM UrbanCode Deploy 6.0.x before 6.0.1.13, 6.1.x before 6.1.3.3, and 6.2.x before 6.2.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive cleartext secure-property information via (1) the server UI or (2) a database request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/12/2019
IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 6.0.x before 6.0.1.13, 6.1.x before 6.1.3.3, and 6.2.x before 6.2.1.1 contain a security vulnerability that enables remote authenticated attackers to extract sensitive cleartext secure-property information through two distinct attack vectors. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of secure properties within the server user interface and database interactions, creating a path for unauthorized information disclosure that directly impacts the confidentiality of sensitive deployment configurations.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper sanitization and handling of secure properties within the UrbanCode Deploy platform. When authenticated users interact with the server UI or make database requests, the system fails to adequately protect sensitive information that should remain encrypted or masked. This weakness allows attackers who have valid credentials to bypass normal access controls and extract cleartext representations of secure properties that typically contain passwords, API keys, or other confidential deployment parameters. The vulnerability specifically affects how the platform processes and displays secure property values during both user interface operations and database query responses.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it compromises the security posture of deployment environments managed by UrbanCode Deploy. Attackers with minimal privileges can potentially access sensitive configuration data that may include credentials for external systems, database connection strings, or integration tokens that could enable further compromise of the deployment infrastructure. This information disclosure could lead to privilege escalation attacks, unauthorized access to downstream systems, or complete compromise of the deployment pipeline security. The vulnerability affects organizations that rely on UrbanCode Deploy for continuous integration and deployment processes, where secure properties are commonly used to manage access to critical infrastructure components.
Organizations should immediately apply the vendor-provided patches and updates for UrbanCode Deploy to address this vulnerability. The recommended mitigation involves upgrading to the patched versions 6.0.1.13, 6.1.3.3, or 6.2.1.1 respectively, which contain proper safeguards for secure property handling. Additionally, organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to UrbanCode Deploy servers, enforce strict access controls and authentication mechanisms, and conduct regular security assessments of their deployment environments. Monitoring for suspicious database queries and UI interactions that may indicate exploitation attempts should be implemented as part of the security operations routine. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and represents a concern under the ATT&CK technique T1552.001 for unsecured credentials, potentially enabling further lateral movement and persistence within affected environments.