VDB-14751 · CVE-1999-1536 · BID 560

Acushop SalesBuilder 2.6 Script Permission .sbstart privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Acushop SalesBuilder 2.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file .sbstart of the component Script Permission Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-1999-1536. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Acushop SalesBuilder 2.6. This affects some unknown functionality of the file .sbstart of the component Script Permission Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

.sbstart startup script in AcuShop Salesbuilder is world writable, which allows local users to gain privileges by appending commands to the file.

The weakness was released 07/30/1999 by scacco as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1536. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 560†) and OSVDB (13557†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

07/30/1999 🔍
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04/09/2004 +1714 days 🔍
06/21/2014 +3725 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: scacco
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-1536 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1536
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14751
SecurityFocus: 560 - Acushop SalesBuilder Possible Root Compromise Vulnerability
OSVDB: 13557 - AcuShop Salesbuilder .sbstart Script Arbitrary Command Execution

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 17:56
Updated: 04/19/2026 09:47
Changes: 06/21/2014 17:56 (47), 05/21/2018 10:07 (8), 04/19/2026 09:47 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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