CVE-2023-6344 in Court Case Management Plus
Summary
by MITRE • 11/30/2023
Tyler Technologies Court Case Management Plus allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to enumerate directories using the tiffserver/te003.aspx or te004.aspx 'ifolder' parameter. This behavior is related to the use of a deprecated version of Aquaforest TIFF Server, possibly 2.x. The vulnerable Aquaforest TIFF Server feature was removed on or around 2023-11-01. Insecure configuration issues in Aquaforest TIFF Server are identified separately as CVE-2023-6352. CVE-2023-6343 is related to or partially caused by CVE-2023-6352.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-6344 represents a directory enumeration flaw within Tyler Technologies Court Case Management Plus system that exposes critical information to remote attackers without requiring authentication. This security weakness specifically affects the tiffserver/te003.aspx and te004.aspx web pages where the 'ifolder' parameter can be manipulated to traverse directory structures. The underlying issue stems from the integration of a deprecated version of Aquaforest TIFF Server, likely version 2.x, which contained inherent vulnerabilities that have since been addressed in newer releases. The exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized visibility into the file system structure of the affected system, potentially revealing sensitive directory paths and file organization patterns that could aid in subsequent attack phases.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-22, which categorizes improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. This flaw operates by accepting user-supplied input through the 'ifolder' parameter and processing it without adequate validation or sanitization, enabling attackers to manipulate directory paths and enumerate contents. The vulnerability demonstrates characteristics of insecure direct object reference issues where the application directly uses user-controllable input to access system resources. The deprecated Aquaforest TIFF Server component's exposure through the Court Case Management Plus interface creates an attack surface that could be leveraged by threat actors to map the underlying file system structure, potentially uncovering sensitive data repositories or configuration files that might contain additional attack vectors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it provides attackers with foundational reconnaissance data that could enable more sophisticated attacks. The directory enumeration capability could reveal the presence of backup files, configuration files, or other sensitive resources that might contain credentials, system information, or application-specific data. This information gathering phase is particularly concerning as it aligns with ATT&CK technique T1083, which describes the discovery of system information through directory listing and enumeration activities. The vulnerability's persistence in the system until the removal of the deprecated component on or around 2023-11-01 indicates a prolonged exposure window that could have allowed multiple exploitation attempts. Organizations running affected systems would have been at risk of having their file system structures mapped, potentially revealing organizational data layouts and system configurations that could be used to plan more targeted attacks.
The remediation approach for this vulnerability requires immediate attention to the deprecated Aquaforest TIFF Server component, as the feature was officially removed from the software stack. System administrators should ensure that all instances of the deprecated software are completely removed from the environment and that any remaining references to the vulnerable components are eliminated. The related vulnerabilities CVE-2023-6352 and CVE-2023-6343 should be addressed simultaneously as they represent interconnected issues within the same software ecosystem. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms to prevent similar issues in other applications, ensuring that all user-controllable parameters are properly validated before being processed. Network segmentation and access controls should be reviewed to limit potential exploitation paths, while security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual directory traversal activities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date software components and implementing automated vulnerability scanning processes to identify and remediate deprecated or unsupported software versions before they become attack vectors.