CVE-2020-11544 in Official Car Rental System
Summary
by MITRE
An issue was discovered in Project Worlds Official Car Rental System 1. It allows the admin user to run commands on the server with their account because the upload section on the file-manager page contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability via add_cars.php. There are no upload restrictions for executable files.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-11544 represents a critical arbitrary file upload flaw within the Project Worlds Official Car Rental System version 1. This weakness exists in the file-manager page functionality specifically through the add_cars.php endpoint, where administrators can upload files to the server. The absence of any file type validation or restriction mechanisms creates an exploitable condition that allows authenticated administrative users to upload malicious executable files directly to the web server. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-434 category of Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, which is classified as a high-risk security flaw in software applications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker with administrative privileges leverages the file upload functionality to place malicious code onto the server. Since there are no restrictions on executable file types, attackers can upload files with extensions such as .php, .asp, .jsp, or other server-side script formats that will execute with the privileges of the web server process. This arbitrary file upload vulnerability enables remote code execution capabilities, allowing attackers to gain control over the server, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it requires only administrative access, which is typically a privileged account with elevated permissions.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates a severe threat landscape for organizations using this car rental system. The compromise of an administrative account provides attackers with direct access to execute arbitrary commands on the server, enabling them to install backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, modify system configurations, or launch further attacks against the internal network. The vulnerability essentially provides a path for attackers to escalate privileges and maintain persistent access to the compromised system. This represents a critical security failure that violates the principle of least privilege and allows for privilege escalation from administrative to full system control. The impact extends beyond immediate system compromise to potential data breaches, service disruption, and regulatory compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2020-11544 should focus on implementing robust file upload restrictions and validation mechanisms. Organizations must enforce strict file type checking and reject executable file uploads through proper input validation. The system should implement content-type validation, file extension filtering, and file signature verification to prevent malicious files from being uploaded. Additionally, uploaded files should be stored in a separate directory with restricted permissions and should not be directly executable. Security measures should include implementing web application firewalls, monitoring file upload activities, and conducting regular security assessments. The principle of defense in depth should be applied by limiting administrative privileges, implementing multi-factor authentication, and ensuring regular patching and security updates. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059 which describes the use of command and scripting interpreter for execution, and T1078 which covers valid accounts for persistence and privilege escalation.