CVE-2010-2276 in Dojo
Summary
by MITRE
The default configuration of the build process in Dojo 0.4.x before 0.4.4, 1.0.x before 1.0.3, 1.1.x before 1.1.2, 1.2.x before 1.2.4, 1.3.x before 1.3.3, and 1.4.x before 1.4.2 has the copyTests=true and mini=false options, which makes it easier for remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a request to a (1) test or (2) demo component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/08/2017
The vulnerability described in CVE-2010-2276 represents a critical configuration flaw in the Dojo JavaScript toolkit's build process across multiple version ranges. This issue stems from the default build settings that inadvertently expose sensitive testing and demonstration components to remote attackers. The vulnerability specifically affects Dojo versions 0.4.x through 1.4.x, where the build configuration includes copyTests=true and mini=false parameters that leave test and demo components accessible in production environments.
The technical flaw lies in the build process configuration where test files and demonstration components are not properly excluded from production builds. When copyTests=true is enabled, the build process copies test files and associated resources into the output directory, while mini=false prevents the minification process that would typically obscure or remove these components. This combination creates a scenario where attackers can access test pages and demonstration files that contain sensitive information or functionality that should remain hidden in production deployments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it provides remote attackers with potential access to testing components that may contain sensitive data, internal system information, or functionality that could be exploited for further attacks. Attackers can target specific URLs corresponding to test and demo components, potentially gaining access to information disclosure vulnerabilities, or exploiting functionality that was never intended for public access. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and represents a classic case of insecure configuration that violates the principle of least privilege.
The attack surface is particularly concerning because test and demo components often contain verbose error messages, internal debugging information, or functionality that could reveal system architecture details. These components typically include examples of API usage, internal data structures, or code patterns that could aid attackers in understanding the application's behavior. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1212 - Exploitation for Credential Access and T1566 - Phishing, as attackers can leverage the exposed components to gather intelligence or potentially escalate privileges through information disclosure.
Organizations should immediately update to patched versions of Dojo where available, or manually adjust build configurations to disable test copying and enable minification. The recommended mitigation involves setting copyTests=false and mini=true in build configurations to ensure that test components are not included in production deployments. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and network segmentation can help limit the impact of any potential exploitation. Security teams should conduct comprehensive audits of their Dojo installations to identify and remediate similar configuration issues across their application landscape, particularly focusing on build processes and deployment configurations that may inadvertently expose development artifacts to production environments.