Source: cve@mitre.org
Privacy leak in Dansie Shopping Cart 3.04, and probably earlier versions, sends sensitive information such as user credentials to an e-mail address controlled by the product developers.
Dansie Shopping Cart 3.04 and earlier versions are vulnerable to a critical privacy leak, exposing sensitive user data, including credentials, to the developers via email. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized access to user accounts and potential compromise of the entire e-commerce platform, leading to data breaches and financial losses.
Step 1: User Interaction: A user interacts with the Dansie Shopping Cart, creating an account, logging in, or making a purchase.
Step 2: Data Capture: The application captures sensitive data entered by the user, including usernames, passwords, and potentially credit card information (depending on the shopping cart's configuration).
Step 3: Data Transmission: The application, due to its insecure design, automatically transmits this captured data to a pre-configured email address controlled by the Dansie Shopping Cart developers.
Step 4: Email Delivery: The email containing the user's sensitive information is sent over the internet, potentially unencrypted, making it vulnerable to interception.
Step 5: Developer Access: The developers receive the email and gain access to the user's credentials and potentially other sensitive data.
The root cause of CVE-2000-1243 lies in the insecure design of Dansie Shopping Cart. The application was programmed to transmit sensitive user information, such as usernames and passwords, directly to the developers' email address. This was likely implemented for debugging or administrative purposes but was not secured. The flaw is a direct result of a lack of secure coding practices and a failure to protect sensitive data. The application's logic was designed to send this information regardless of user consent or security considerations. There is no indication of a specific technical flaw like a buffer overflow or SQL injection, but rather a fundamental design flaw in data handling and privacy.
Due to the age of the vulnerability and the likely lack of active exploitation, there is no specific APT or malware associated with this CVE. However, the nature of the vulnerability (credential theft) makes it attractive to any threat actor seeking to compromise user accounts. CISA KEV status: Not Listed.
Reviewing server logs for unusual email activity originating from the Dansie Shopping Cart application.
Analyzing network traffic for unencrypted email communications containing sensitive data.
Searching for evidence of unauthorized access to user accounts associated with the shopping cart.
Examining the application's source code (if available) for hardcoded email addresses or data transmission mechanisms.
Monitoring for data breach notifications or reports related to the Dansie Shopping Cart.
Immediately remove or decommission any instances of Dansie Shopping Cart 3.04 or earlier versions.
If removal is not possible, isolate the application from the internet and restrict access to only authorized personnel.
Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication for all user accounts.
Conduct a thorough security audit of the entire e-commerce platform, including all associated applications and databases.
Consider migrating to a modern, secure e-commerce platform.
Review and update all security policies and procedures to address data privacy and protection.