PT-2009-6489 · Sitecore · Sitecore Staging Module
L. Weichselbaum
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Published
2009-12-21
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Updated
2018-10-10
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CVE-2009-4367
CVSS v2.0
6.8
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Sitecore Staging Module versions 5.4.0 rev.080625 and earlier
Description
The issue allows remote attackers to bypass authentication in the Staging Webservice, enabling them to upload files, download files, list directories, and clear the server cache via crafted SOAP requests. This is possibly related to a direct request, and attackers can use arbitrary
Username and Password values.Recommendations
For Sitecore Staging Module versions 5.4.0 rev.080625 and earlier, consider disabling the Staging Webservice until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. Restrict access to the
api.asmx endpoint to minimize the risk of unauthorized file uploads, downloads, directory listings, and server cache clearance. Avoid using arbitrary Username and Password values in SOAP requests to the affected service.Exploit
Fix
Improper Authentication
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Sitecore Staging Module