CVE-2016-1200 in EC-CUBE
Summary
by MITRE
The management screen in LOCKON EC-CUBE 3.0.7 through 3.0.9 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1199.
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/04/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-1200 affects the LOCKON EC-CUBE e-commerce platform version 3.0.7 through 3.0.9, specifically targeting the management screen functionality. This issue represents a critical access control flaw that enables remote attackers to circumvent intended security restrictions without requiring authentication or proper authorization. The vulnerability operates through unspecified vectors that differ from CVE-2016-1199, indicating a distinct attack surface within the application's administrative interface. The management screen in question serves as the primary administrative portal for system configuration, user management, product catalog maintenance, and other critical operational functions, making this vulnerability particularly concerning from a security perspective.
The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient access control mechanism within the application's authentication and authorization framework. Attackers can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions that should only be available to legitimate administrators with proper credentials. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability could stem from various sources including improper input validation, flawed session management, insecure direct object references, or inadequate privilege checks within the application's codebase. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-284 access control weakness category, specifically addressing improper access control within web applications. The vulnerability enables what is known as privilege escalation or unauthorized access, allowing attackers to perform administrative actions without proper authorization.
The operational impact of CVE-2016-1200 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially enabling attackers to completely compromise the affected e-commerce platform. Once an attacker successfully bypasses the management screen access restrictions, they could modify product information, alter pricing structures, manipulate customer data, change administrative user accounts, or even install malicious code within the application. The consequences could include financial losses through price manipulation, data breaches involving customer information, service disruption, and potential legal ramifications for the organization. This vulnerability directly impacts the CIA triad by compromising confidentiality through unauthorized data access, integrity through unauthorized modifications, and availability through potential service disruption. Organizations using affected versions of EC-CUBE could face significant operational disruption and reputational damage.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2016-1200 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected EC-CUBE versions to the latest stable releases that contain the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement network-level controls including firewall rules to restrict access to administrative interfaces to trusted IP addresses only, though this provides only partial protection. Additional measures include implementing robust authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication for administrative access, regular security audits of the application's access control mechanisms, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 legitimate credentials, as attackers can leverage the bypassed access controls to obtain legitimate administrative privileges. Security teams should also conduct thorough code reviews focusing on access control implementation, ensure proper input validation and output encoding, and maintain up-to-date security monitoring systems to detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to provide additional protection layers against such attacks and regularly update their security posture through vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.