CVE-2024-0412 in DSShop
Summary
by MITRE • 01/11/2024
A vulnerability was found in DeShang DSShop up to 3.1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file public/install.php of the component HTTP GET Request Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250432.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-0412 represents a critical access control flaw within the DeShang DSShop e-commerce platform version 3.1.0 and earlier. This security weakness resides in the public/install.php file's HTTP GET request handler component, which processes incoming web requests without proper validation mechanisms. The flaw allows unauthorized users to bypass normal authentication and authorization checks, potentially enabling them to access restricted administrative functions or sensitive system components. The vulnerability's classification as remote exploitation means that attackers can leverage this weakness from external networks without requiring physical access to the target system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the HTTP GET request processing logic. When the system receives specific parameter combinations through GET requests, it fails to properly verify user credentials or session tokens before executing privileged operations. This improper access control mechanism creates a pathway for malicious actors to perform unauthorized actions such as system configuration changes, data manipulation, or privilege escalation. The vulnerability's exposure through the public/install.php file indicates that the application's security boundaries are not properly enforced during the installation process, which typically should be a restricted phase of system operation.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using affected DeShang DSShop versions. The public disclosure of exploitation methods means that threat actors can readily implement attacks against vulnerable systems without requiring advanced technical skills. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include complete system compromise, as attackers could potentially gain administrative control over the entire e-commerce platform. This compromise could result in unauthorized transaction processing, customer data breaches, and potential disruption of business operations. The vulnerability affects not only the immediate application but also any underlying systems that depend on the compromised platform for business functions.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the DeShang DSShop platform to version 3.1.1 or later, which contains the necessary access control fixes. Organizations should also implement network-level restrictions to limit access to the install.php file and related administrative endpoints. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that only authorized personnel can access installation and configuration interfaces. Additionally, web application firewalls should be configured to monitor and block suspicious GET request patterns that attempt to exploit this vulnerability. This weakness aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for phishing, as attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access to compromised systems. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar access control weaknesses in other components of the application stack.