CVE-2003-1100 in CyberDOCS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Hummingbird CyberDOCS 3.5.1, 3.9, and 4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via certain vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/18/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2003-1100 represents a critical security flaw in the Hummingbird CyberDOCS web application suite, affecting versions 3.5.1, 3.9, and 4.0. This issue manifests as multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that enable remote attackers to execute malicious code within the context of affected users' browsers. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's web interface, creating exploitable entry points where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being rendered back to clients. These vulnerabilities fall under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically representing a classic reflected XSS attack vector where malicious payloads are injected through web requests and executed when users view the affected pages.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input strings that contain HTML or JavaScript code and injects them into the application's input fields or URL parameters. When the vulnerable application processes this input and displays it without proper sanitization, the injected script executes in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as these vulnerabilities can be leveraged to perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially compromising the entire application and underlying systems. The vulnerability affects the web interface components of CyberDOCS, particularly those handling user input, search queries, and dynamic content generation, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the application processes untrusted data from multiple sources.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations using the affected CyberDOCS versions, as it allows attackers to exploit user sessions and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive documents and data managed by the application. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation can occur from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the network or application servers. Attackers can craft phishing emails or malicious links that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, would execute malicious code in their browsers. The vulnerability can be particularly devastating in enterprise environments where CyberDOCS systems may be used for document management, collaboration, and information sharing, as successful exploitation could lead to data breaches, intellectual property theft, and compliance violations. Organizations may face regulatory consequences and financial losses due to the potential exposure of sensitive information and disruption of business operations.
The mitigation strategies for CVE-2003-1100 should focus on immediate application updates and input validation improvements. Organizations must upgrade to patched versions of Hummingbird CyberDOCS that address the XSS vulnerabilities, as provided by the vendor or through official security advisories. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms can help prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future, following the principle of least privilege and input sanitization. Network-based mitigations such as web application firewalls can provide additional protection layers, though they should not be considered a complete solution. Security teams should also implement regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's infrastructure. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566 for Phishing and T1059 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, highlighting the attack vectors and techniques that threat actors may employ to exploit such weaknesses. Organizations should also consider implementing security awareness training for users to recognize and avoid potentially malicious links and content that may exploit these vulnerabilities.