CVE-2018-14514 in iCMS
Summary
by MITRE
An SSRF vulnerability was discovered in idreamsoft iCMS V7.0.9 that allows attackers to read sensitive files, access an intranet, or possibly have unspecified other impact.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/25/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-14514 represents a critical server-side request forgery flaw within the idreamsoft iCMS version 7.0.9 content management system. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-918, which specifically addresses server-side request forgery conditions where an application fails to properly validate or sanitize user-supplied input that influences HTTP requests. The flaw exists in the application's handling of external resource requests, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the system's behavior through crafted input parameters.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows attackers to bypass normal access controls and potentially read sensitive files from the server filesystem. When users interact with specific application components, the system accepts user-provided URLs or resource identifiers without adequate validation, enabling an attacker to redirect requests to internal network services or filesystem locations that should otherwise remain inaccessible. This particular implementation likely involves improper input sanitization where the application does not sufficiently verify the destination of HTTP requests or validate the scheme and host components of supplied URLs.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple file access, as it provides attackers with the capability to explore internal network resources and potentially escalate their privileges within the compromised environment. Attackers can leverage this weakness to perform reconnaissance activities against internal services, access database files, or retrieve configuration information that may contain credentials or other sensitive data. The unspecified nature of potential additional impacts suggests that the vulnerability may enable further exploitation techniques such as remote code execution or privilege escalation depending on the specific implementation details and system configuration.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing strict input validation and sanitization mechanisms throughout the application's request handling processes. Organizations should enforce proper URL validation using allowlists of approved domains and schemes, implement network segmentation to limit internal service exposure, and apply the principle of least privilege when configuring application access. The remediation process requires updating to the latest version of idreamsoft iCMS where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing web application firewalls to monitor and filter suspicious requests, and conducting comprehensive security testing to identify similar patterns in other application components. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers the use of server-side request forgery to gain access to internal systems, making it a significant concern for enterprise security postures and requiring immediate attention from security teams to prevent potential compromise of internal infrastructure.