CVE-2017-1000125 in Codiad
Summary
by MITRE
Codiad(full version) is vulnerable to write anything to configure file in the installation resulting upload a webshell.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/07/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-1000125 affects Codiad, a web-based integrated development environment that allows users to edit and manage code files directly through a browser interface. This particular flaw represents a critical security weakness that stems from insufficient input validation and inadequate access controls within the application's file management functionality. The vulnerability exists in the configuration file handling mechanism where the application fails to properly sanitize user inputs before writing data to critical system files, creating an avenue for arbitrary file manipulation that can be exploited by malicious actors.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through a path traversal or file write primitive that allows attackers to inject malicious code into the application's configuration files. When a user uploads or modifies files within the Codiad environment, the system does not adequately validate the content or destination of these operations, enabling an attacker to specify arbitrary file paths and write executable code to locations that should remain protected. This flaw specifically impacts the application's ability to maintain proper file access controls and can be leveraged to establish persistent access to the underlying system. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-22 Path Traversal and CWE-74 Injection flaws, representing a combination of directory traversal and code injection techniques that bypass normal security boundaries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with the capability to upload webshells and establish remote code execution capabilities within the target environment. Once exploited, an attacker can gain persistent access to the system, potentially leading to complete compromise of the web server and all data hosted within the Codiad environment. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire development platform, as it allows unauthorized modification of critical application files and can be used to maintain long-term access to the compromised system. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in development environments where Codiad may have access to sensitive source code repositories, database credentials, or other confidential information that could be exfiltrated or modified by an attacker.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of the affected Codiad version, implementation of proper input validation mechanisms, and enforcement of strict file access controls. Organizations should ensure that all file operations within the application are properly validated and sanitized before being processed, with additional restrictions on file write operations to prevent arbitrary file creation or modification. The implementation of principle of least privilege access controls, regular security audits of file permissions, and monitoring of file system changes can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. This vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1078 Valid Accounts, as attackers can leverage this flaw to establish persistent access and execute commands through the uploaded webshell. Regular updates and security assessments of development environments are crucial to prevent exploitation of similar vulnerabilities in other web-based development tools and platforms.