OpenCA up to 1.5.6.4 system/library/cart.php Cart::getProducts quantity xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenCA up to 1.5.6.4. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is the function Cart::getProducts in the library system/library/cart.php. The manipulation of the argument quantity as part of Parameter results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2014-3990. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in OpenCA up to 1.5.6.4. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function Cart::getProducts in the library system/library/cart.php. The manipulation of the argument quantity as part of a Parameter leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Cart::getProducts method in system/library/cart.php in OpenCart 1.5.6.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks or possibly conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized PHP object, related to the quantity parameter in an update request.

The bug was discovered 07/14/2014. The weakness was disclosed 03/20/2018 by Egidio Romano as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-3990 since 06/06/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1345 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:system/library/cart.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 68529†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

06/06/2014 🔍
07/14/2014 +38 days 🔍
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03/20/2018 +1345 days 🔍
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03/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/22/2023 +1799 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 127460⛔
Researcher: Egidio Romano
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-3990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114792
SecurityFocus: 68529 - OpenCart 'Cart::getProducts()' Method PHP Object Injection Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2018 07:34
Updated: 02/22/2023 11:58
Changes: 03/21/2018 07:34 (66), 01/15/2020 08:13 (1), 02/22/2023 11:58 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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