CVE-2011-1102 in Policy Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebReporting module in F-Secure Policy Manager 7.x, 8.00 before hotfix 2, 8.1x before hotfix 3 on Windows and hotfix 2 on Linux, and 9.00 before hotfix 4 on Windows and hotfix 2 on Linux, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2017
The CVE-2011-1102 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the WebReporting module of F-Secure Policy Manager software across multiple versions and platforms. This vulnerability affects versions 7.x, 8.00 before hotfix 2, 8.1x before hotfix 3 on Windows and hotfix 2 on Linux, and 9.00 before hotfix 4 on Windows and hotfix 2 on Linux. The flaw resides in the web reporting functionality that processes user input without proper sanitization, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the WebReporting module. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulating web form inputs, URL parameters, or other user-controllable data fields that are processed by the reporting component. When the system renders these unvalidated inputs without proper HTML escaping or sanitization, malicious scripts can be injected and executed in the browsers of legitimate users who access the affected reporting functionality. This type of vulnerability maps directly to CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in software applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, potentially enabling attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, and compromise the overall security posture of organizations relying on F-Secure Policy Manager. Remote attackers can leverage this weakness to execute malicious code in the context of a victim's browser session, potentially leading to complete system compromise if users have administrative privileges within the policy management environment. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems, as it can be used to manipulate reporting data, access restricted functionalities, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including applying the vendor-provided hotfixes for their specific F-Secure Policy Manager versions and platform combinations. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth measures to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and input validation reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the security infrastructure. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under the T1059.007 technique for script injection, highlighting its potential for lateral movement and persistent access within compromised environments. System administrators should also consider implementing strict content security policies and monitoring for anomalous reporting activity that might indicate exploitation attempts.