CVE-2010-3289 in Systems Insight Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-3289 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within HP Systems Insight Manager version 6.1 and earlier, classified under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. This weakness enables malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of a victim's browser session, potentially compromising the integrity of the web application and the data it handles. The vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of HP SIM, which is commonly used by system administrators to monitor and manage HP hardware infrastructure across enterprise environments.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs through unspecified attack vectors that likely involve user input fields or parameters within the web interface of HP SIM. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that are then executed when other users view affected pages or interact with the application. The vulnerability's impact is particularly concerning because HP SIM is typically deployed in enterprise environments where it serves as a central management platform for critical IT infrastructure, making it an attractive target for attackers seeking to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information or to escalate privileges within the organization's network. The flaw allows for persistent or reflected XSS attacks, depending on how the input validation is implemented within the application's codebase.
The operational implications of this vulnerability extend beyond simple script injection, as it can lead to complete session hijacking, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within the network. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain access to system configuration details, user credentials, or other sensitive information that HP SIM manages. The attack surface is particularly large given that HP SIM is designed to be accessible over the network for remote management purposes, making it vulnerable to attacks from external threat actors. This vulnerability undermines the security posture of organizations relying on HP SIM for their infrastructure management, potentially allowing attackers to establish persistent access points within their network infrastructure.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to HP SIM version 6.2 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web application can help mitigate the risk of XSS attacks. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of the HP SIM management interface to only authorized personnel. Security monitoring should include detection of suspicious web traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically focusing on web shell execution and script injection attacks that leverage XSS vulnerabilities to establish persistent access to managed systems. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in their IT infrastructure management tools.