CVE-2018-10028 in joyplus-cms
Summary
by MITRE
joyplus-cms 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to the install/ or log/ URI.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/27/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-10028 affects joyplus-cms version 1.6.0 and represents a critical information disclosure flaw that exposes sensitive system data to remote attackers. This vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the content management system's directory structure, specifically targeting the install/ and log/ URI paths that should normally be protected from unauthorized access. The flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and directly access installation files and log directories that typically contain sensitive configuration data, database credentials, and system logs.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which describes improper exposure of sensitive information, and CWE-264, which covers permissions, privileges, and access controls. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to properly validate user access rights before serving content from these directories, creating an information disclosure pathway that violates fundamental security principles. Attackers can exploit this flaw by simply crafting direct HTTP requests to the vulnerable URIs without requiring any authentication credentials, making the attack surface extremely broad and accessible to anyone with network connectivity to the target system.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using joyplus-cms 1.6.0 as it could lead to complete system compromise. The sensitive information exposed through the install/ directory may include database connection strings, administrative credentials, and configuration parameters that could be leveraged for further attacks. Log files accessed through the log/ URI could reveal system vulnerabilities, attack patterns, and internal network information that attackers could use for privilege escalation or lateral movement within the network. This information disclosure aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083, which covers the discovery of system information, and T1005, which covers data from local system.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of access control measures that restrict direct URI access to installation and log directories. Organizations should implement proper authentication checks for all application paths and ensure that sensitive directories are protected through web server configuration or application-level access controls. The recommended solution involves configuring web server rules to deny access to install/ and log/ directories from external requests, implementing proper file permissions, and ensuring that all sensitive files are properly secured. Additionally, regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar access control flaws in other system components, following the principle of least privilege and ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive system information. The vulnerability underscores the importance of secure configuration management and proper access control implementation in web applications, as outlined in security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001.