CVE-2017-1493 in UrbanCode Deploy
Summary
by MITRE
IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.1 and 6.2 could allow an authenticated user to edit objects that they should not have access to due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 128691.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/29/2021
IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 6.1 and 6.2 contain a critical access control vulnerability that allows authenticated users to bypass authorization mechanisms and modify objects they should not have access to. This flaw represents a significant security weakness in the application's permission system where the software fails to properly validate user privileges before granting access to sensitive resources. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient access control checks within the application's object management subsystem, creating a path for privilege escalation through unauthorized object manipulation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests in the application's failure to enforce proper access control lists when users attempt to edit or modify resources within the UrbanCode Deploy environment. Attackers who have authenticated access to the system can exploit this weakness to manipulate objects that should be restricted based on their user roles or permissions. This misconfiguration allows for unauthorized modifications to deployment processes, application configurations, or other critical system components that are normally protected from access by users without appropriate authorization levels.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses substantial risk to organizations using IBM UrbanCode Deploy for application deployment and management. The impact extends beyond simple data modification to potentially compromise entire deployment pipelines, allowing attackers to alter deployment configurations, inject malicious code into deployment processes, or manipulate application dependencies. The vulnerability affects both versions 6.1 and 6.2, indicating a persistent flaw in the access control implementation that was not properly addressed in the software updates. Organizations may experience unauthorized changes to their deployment environments, leading to potential service disruptions, data integrity issues, or security breaches that could compromise the entire application lifecycle management process.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which describes improper authorization in software systems where applications fail to properly enforce access control mechanisms. The issue also maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and legitimate credentials for unauthorized access, as the flaw allows authenticated users to leverage their existing credentials to access restricted resources. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided security patches, reviewing and strengthening access control policies, and conducting comprehensive audits of user permissions within their UrbanCode Deploy environments. Additionally, implementing network segmentation and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts can help detect and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The remediation process should include thorough testing of access control mechanisms to ensure that proper authorization checks are enforced across all object manipulation functions within the application.