CVE-2017-1441 in Emptoris Services Procurement
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Emptoris Services Procurement 10.0.0.5 could allow a local user to view sensitive information stored locally due to improper access control. IBM X-Force ID: 128106.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/10/2021
IBM Emptoris Services Procurement version 10.0.0.5 contains a critical access control vulnerability that enables local users to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on the system. This flaw represents a significant security weakness in the application's permission model, allowing individuals with local system access to bypass normal authorization mechanisms and retrieve confidential information. The vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of user permissions and insufficient enforcement of access controls within the application's local storage components.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a failure in the application's privilege management system where local users can exploit improper access control measures to view data that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. This weakness specifically affects the local storage mechanisms within the procurement platform, potentially exposing sensitive business information including vendor data, procurement records, and financial details. The flaw operates at the application level rather than the network level, making it particularly concerning as it requires only local system access to exploit, eliminating the need for sophisticated network-based attack vectors.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for organizations utilizing IBM Emptoris Services Procurement, as it allows any local user with system access to potentially view confidential procurement information. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the compromised data could include sensitive vendor pricing, contract terms, and internal procurement processes that could be leveraged for competitive advantage or malicious activities. The vulnerability's local nature means that even users with minimal privileges could potentially access critical business data, undermining the organization's data protection strategies and potentially violating regulatory compliance requirements for sensitive information handling.
Security professionals should note this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and may also relate to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1005 for data from local system. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided security patches, reviewing local user access controls, and implementing additional monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. System administrators should conduct thorough access control reviews and consider implementing principle of least privilege enforcement to limit local user capabilities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation in enterprise applications, particularly those handling sensitive business information. Organizations should also consider implementing file system level protections and regular security assessments to identify similar access control weaknesses in other applications and systems.