CVE-2013-3286 in Documentum eRoom
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in EMC Documentum eRoom before 7.4.4 P11 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-3286 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting EMC Documentum eRoom versions prior to 7.4.4 P11. This vulnerability resides within the web application layer of the Documentum eRoom platform, which is designed for collaborative document management and enterprise content sharing. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of authenticated users' browsers, potentially compromising the security of sensitive enterprise data and user sessions. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input within URL parameters, creating an attack surface that can be exploited through crafted malicious URLs.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Documentum eRoom web interface. Attackers can construct malicious URLs containing script payloads that are subsequently executed when the vulnerable application processes these inputs without proper sanitization. This weakness aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting vulnerabilities as a result of inadequate input validation and improper output encoding. The vulnerability affects the application's parameter handling mechanisms, where URL parameters containing user-controllable data are directly rendered in web responses without appropriate HTML escaping or script context validation.
The operational impact of CVE-2013-3286 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, manipulate user interfaces, and potentially escalate privileges within the Documentum eRoom environment. An attacker could craft malicious URLs that, when clicked by authenticated users, would execute scripts to capture session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or modify content displayed within the application. This vulnerability particularly threatens enterprise environments where Documentum eRoom serves as a central collaboration platform, as successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to confidential documents and business-critical information. The attack vector is particularly dangerous due to its remote nature and the potential for social engineering to trick users into clicking malicious links.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate remediation measures including applying the vendor-provided patch for EMC Documentum eRoom version 7.4.4 P11, which addresses the input validation gaps and implements proper output encoding for URL parameters. Network security controls such as web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious URL patterns that may contain XSS payloads. Additionally, security awareness training for end users should emphasize the importance of verifying URL authenticity before clicking on links, particularly in collaborative environments where document sharing occurs frequently. The remediation process should also include comprehensive input validation testing and regular security assessments to ensure similar vulnerabilities are not present in other components of the Documentum eRoom infrastructure, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter usage and T1566 for credential access through social engineering approaches that leverage XSS vulnerabilities.