CVE-2012-4942 in FleetCommander Kiosk
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Agile FleetCommander and FleetCommander Kiosk before 4.08 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an arbitrary text field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/11/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-4942 represents a critical security flaw affecting Agile FleetCommander and FleetCommander Kiosk versions prior to 4.08. This issue manifests as multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that create significant attack vectors for remote threat actors. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the application's text field processing capabilities, allowing malicious users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content directly into the system. These vulnerabilities exist at the application layer and specifically target the user input handling processes that fail to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before rendering it within web pages.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses in web applications where untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without proper validation or escaping. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by submitting malicious payloads through any available text field within the application interface, which are then executed in the context of other users' browsers. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that these applications are designed for fleet management and command operations, suggesting they may handle sensitive operational data and potentially critical infrastructure information. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors do not require physical access to systems or network proximity to exploit these vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of CVE-2012-4942 extends beyond simple data corruption or display issues, as XSS vulnerabilities can enable more sophisticated attacks including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious sites. In the context of fleet management systems, this vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to manipulate fleet operations, access sensitive operational data, or gain unauthorized access to critical systems. The implications are particularly severe for military or government applications where FleetCommander systems may be used for command and control operations, as these systems often handle classified information and critical infrastructure management. The vulnerability essentially undermines the integrity of user sessions and the trust model of the application, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of authenticated users.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. Organizations should immediately upgrade to FleetCommander and FleetCommander Kiosk version 4.08 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address these XSS vulnerabilities. Additionally, developers should implement proper sanitization of all user inputs using established libraries and frameworks that can handle various encoding scenarios including HTML, JavaScript, and URL encoding. The implementation should follow secure coding practices that align with the OWASP Top Ten and NIST Secure Coding guidelines, ensuring that all text fields are properly escaped before being rendered in web interfaces. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection, while regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in related systems and applications that may be running on the same infrastructure.