CVE-2008-1202 in LiveCycle Workflow
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web management interface in Adobe LiveCycle Workflow 6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/09/2017
Adobe LiveCycle Workflow 6.2 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in its web management interface that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, representing a critical security flaw that can be exploited without user interaction. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web interface components that handle user-supplied data. Attackers can leverage this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that are executed in the context of other users' browsers who access the vulnerable management interface.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unknown vectors that likely involve parameter manipulation or direct input injection into web forms, URL parameters, or HTTP headers within the workflow management console. Since the vulnerability affects the web management interface, successful exploitation could allow attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized administrative actions, or redirect users to malicious websites. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as credential theft, privilege escalation, or persistent malware delivery. This vulnerability represents a significant threat to organizations using Adobe LiveCycle Workflow 6.2 as it provides an entry point for attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive workflow processes and administrative controls.
Organizations utilizing Adobe LiveCycle Workflow 6.2 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, output encoding, and proper sanitization of all user-supplied data within the web interface. The recommended approach involves implementing Content Security Policy headers, disabling unnecessary HTTP methods, and ensuring proper authentication controls are in place. Security practitioners should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads targeting this vulnerability. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing via Social Engineering) and T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript) as attackers can leverage the XSS to execute malicious JavaScript in victim browsers. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components and ensure proper patch management processes are in place. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output encoding in web applications, as outlined in OWASP Top 10 2017 category A03: Injection, which includes XSS as a primary concern for web application security.