DsmallApplication · Csdeshang

CVE-2024-0415

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-01-11
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to after 6.1.0 or later.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in DeShang DSMall up to 6.1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file application/home/controller/TaobaoExport.php of the component Image URL Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250435.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

A critical improper access control vulnerability in DeShang DSMall up to v6.1.0 in the TaobaoExport.php controller (Image URL Handler) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access functionality they should not have permission to reach. The public exploit indicates this can be triggered without authentication, likely enabling unauthorized data access or actions.

MitigationImplement proper authentication and authorization checks in the TaobaoExport.php controller, or upgrade to a patched version if available. Restrict access to the Image URL Handler to authenticated, authorized users only.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
DsmallApplication
Affected:<= 6.1.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Confirm DSMall installation
    Locate the DSMall installation directory and identify the main application files, typically found in the web root under a /dsmall or similar directory path.
    Affected if The software is installed and appears to be the Csdeshang Dsmall platform.
  2. Check DSMall version
    Locate the version file or check the application footer/admin panel for the installed version number. Common locations include /application/config.php, a VERSION file, or the admin dashboard.
    Affected if The installed version is 6.1.0 or lower.
  3. Verify TaobaoExport.php exists
    Search for the file TaobaoExport.php in the application directory, typically under /application/home/controller/ or /app/home/controller/.
    Affected if The file TaobaoExport.php exists in the expected controller directory.
  4. Test unauthenticated access to Image URL Handler
    Attempt to access the TaobaoExport controller endpoints directly without providing authentication credentials. Common vulnerable paths may include index.php?m=&c=TaobaoExport&a=method_name or similar URL patterns. Use a web browser or curl to send a request without session cookies.
    Affected if The controller responds to requests without requiring authentication, returning valid data or error messages that indicate the function executed.
  5. Review controller access control configuration
    Open TaobaoExport.php in a text editor and examine the class methods for authentication checks. Look for missing initialize() calls, absent session validation, or commented-out authorization code at the beginning of functions.
    Affected if The controller methods lack proper authentication or authorization checks before executing sensitive operations.

A user is affected if DSMall version 6.1.0 or lower is installed, the TaobaoExport.php controller exists, and the Image URL Handler can be accessed without authentication.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Upgrade available Upgrade to a release after 6.1.0
Interim mitigation

Implement proper authentication and authorization checks in the TaobaoExport.php controller, or upgrade to a patched version if available. Restrict access to the Image URL Handler to authenticated, authorized users only.

Fix this in Dsmall Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
14.0 hours of engineering $2,490
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