CVE-2010-3291 in AssetCenter
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HP AssetCenter 5.0x through AC_5.03, and AssetManager 5.1x through AM_5.12 and 5.2x through AM_5.22, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/07/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-3291 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Hewlett Packard's AssetCenter and AssetManager software products. This security weakness exists within multiple versions of HP's asset management solutions, specifically impacting AssetCenter versions 5.0 through 5.03 and AssetManager versions 5.1 through 5.12 as well as 5.2 through 5.22. The vulnerability permits remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected applications, creating significant risks for organizations relying on these systems for critical asset tracking and management operations.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the affected HP software applications. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulation of user-supplied data within web forms, parameters, or other input fields. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in web pages. This allows malicious scripts to be executed in the context of other users' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions within the application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of asset management data within enterprise environments. Organizations utilizing these HP products face potential exposure to attackers who could manipulate asset records, access sensitive information, or disrupt normal business operations through session manipulation. The vulnerability affects the core functionality of asset tracking systems, potentially allowing unauthorized individuals to modify asset configurations, access restricted reports, or gain unauthorized privileges within the application. This risk is particularly concerning for asset management systems that handle sensitive corporate data including hardware inventory, financial asset tracking, and operational resource allocation information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-3291 should focus on immediate patching of affected systems, implementing proper input validation mechanisms, and deploying web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and establish robust output encoding practices throughout the application. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 which covers scripting through web shells, and represents a significant concern for enterprise security posture given the widespread use of HP AssetCenter and AssetManager products. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other enterprise applications, while security teams should monitor for exploitation attempts through network traffic analysis and log monitoring systems.