CVE-2018-0564 in EC-CUBE
Summary
by MITRE
Session fixation vulnerability in EC-CUBE (EC-CUBE 3.0.0, EC-CUBE 3.0.1, EC-CUBE 3.0.2, EC-CUBE 3.0.3, EC-CUBE 3..4, EC-CUBE 3.0.5, EC-CUBE 3.0.6, EC-CUBE 3.0.7, EC-CUBE 3.0.8, EC-CUBE 3.0.9, EC-CUBE 3.0.10, EC-CUBE 3.0.11, EC-CUBE 3.0.12, EC-CUBE 3.0.12-p1, EC-CUBE 3.0.13, EC-CUBE 3.0.14, EC-CUBE 3.0.15) allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary operations via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2020
The session fixation vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-0564 represents a critical security flaw in the EC-CUBE e-commerce platform version 3.0.0 through 3.0.15, including the patch release 3.0.12-p1. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-384 category of Session Fixation, which occurs when an application fails to properly invalidate or regenerate session identifiers upon user authentication. The flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the session management mechanism and maintain persistent access to user accounts. The vulnerability affects the core session handling functionality of the platform, which is fundamental to user authentication and authorization processes. Attackers can leverage this weakness to hijack user sessions and perform unauthorized operations within the application. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple attack paths may exist, potentially including manipulation of session cookies, session tokens, or other session-related parameters during the authentication process.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly manage session identifiers during the authentication workflow. When users log into the EC-CUBE platform, the system should generate a new, unique session identifier upon successful authentication to prevent session fixation attacks. However, the vulnerable versions maintain the same session identifier across authentication states, allowing attackers who have obtained a valid session token to reuse it for unauthorized access. This flaw specifically impacts the session management component of the application's security architecture and violates fundamental security principles of session handling. The vulnerability exists at the application layer and can be exploited through network-based attacks without requiring physical access to the system. The session fixation attack vector allows for persistent unauthorized access and can be combined with other techniques to escalate privileges or maintain long-term access to compromised accounts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, financial fraud, and system compromise. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain access to customer accounts, view sensitive personal information, manipulate order data, and potentially execute administrative functions within the e-commerce platform. The vulnerability affects the entire user base of affected EC-CUBE installations, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited at scale. The persistence of session identifiers means that attackers can maintain access even after users log out or change their passwords, unless the session is explicitly destroyed. This vulnerability directly impacts the platform's integrity, confidentiality, and availability, potentially causing significant financial and reputational damage to organizations using vulnerable versions. The attack surface is broad as it affects all authentication mechanisms within the application and can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring elevated privileges or specialized tools.
Organizations using affected EC-CUBE versions should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to patched versions of the platform, implementing proper session management practices, and conducting comprehensive security assessments. The recommended remediation involves ensuring that session identifiers are regenerated upon successful user authentication and that old session tokens are properly invalidated. Security measures should include implementing secure session handling mechanisms that align with OWASP Top Ten security practices and NIST guidelines for web application security. Organizations should also consider implementing additional controls such as session timeout mechanisms, secure cookie attributes, and monitoring for suspicious session activity. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper session management in web applications and highlights the need for regular security updates and vulnerability assessments. Regular security testing and code reviews should be implemented to identify similar session management flaws in other applications and ensure compliance with established security standards and frameworks.