CVE-2017-7312 in E-Business
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in Personify360 e-Business 7.5.2 through 7.6.1. When going to the /TabId/275 URI, anyone can add a vendor account or read existing vendor account data (including usernames and passwords).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/20/2024
This vulnerability exists in Personify360 e-Business versions 7.5.2 through 7.6.1 where improper access controls allow unauthenticated users to access sensitive vendor account data through a specific URI endpoint. The issue manifests when users navigate to the /TabId/275 URI path, which should typically require authentication and authorization but instead provides unrestricted access to vendor account information. This represents a critical authorization flaw that violates fundamental security principles of least privilege and access control enforcement. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized data exfiltration and account manipulation activities without requiring valid credentials or authentication tokens.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate input validation and access control mechanisms within the application's URI routing system. When the application processes requests to the /TabId/275 endpoint, it fails to properly verify user authentication status or authorization levels before serving sensitive vendor account data. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-285, which specifically addresses improper authorization issues in software applications. The weakness allows for information disclosure and potential account compromise, as the endpoint exposes not only vendor usernames but also passwords, creating a severe risk for credential exposure and potential lateral movement within the affected system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it provides attackers with immediate access to sensitive vendor credentials that could be used for unauthorized system access, financial fraud, or privilege escalation attacks. The ability to add new vendor accounts further amplifies the threat surface, potentially allowing attackers to establish persistent access points within the system. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts usage, and T1566 which covers credential harvesting through various attack vectors. Organizations using affected versions of Personify360 e-Business face significant risk of supply chain attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized financial transactions.
Mitigation strategies should include immediate implementation of proper access controls and authentication checks for all URI endpoints, particularly those handling sensitive data. Organizations must ensure that all application components enforce robust authorization mechanisms and validate user credentials before serving any privileged information. Patching the affected versions to the latest available releases is critical, as vendors typically address such issues through security updates. Network segmentation and monitoring of access to sensitive endpoints can help detect unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication for administrative functions and conducting regular security assessments of web applications can prevent similar vulnerabilities from being exploited in the future.