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S-002 - Web Application Exploitation Leading to Database Access

Purpose​

Model how exploitation of a web application vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to backend data.

Target Asset / Capability​

Threat Source​

  • External attacker

Scenario Description​

An attacker exploits a vulnerability in the Dolibarr application to access or manipulate the underlying database.

Attack / Failure Path​

  1. Attacker identifies exposed Dolibarr instance
  2. Probes for vulnerabilities (e.g. injection, RCE, auth bypass)
  3. Exploits vulnerability to execute queries or code
  4. Accesses or extracts database content
  5. Potentially escalates privileges

Exposure Conditions​

  • Public exposure of the application
  • Lack of WAF or filtering
  • Potential outdated components
  • Weak input validation

Potential Impacts​

  • Data exfiltration (client, financial data)
  • Data alteration or deletion
  • Full application compromise

Existing Safeguards​

  • Database not directly exposed
  • Restricted SSH access
  • Application authentication mechanisms

Residual Concerns​

  • No WAF
  • No centralized monitoring
  • Application and database co-hosted

Related Risk Entry​

Owner / Review Role​

  • Security Role (Sec)