CVE-2013-4653 in Omnitouch 8460 Advanced Communication Server
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the signin functionality of ics in MyTeamwork services in Alcatel-Lucent Omnitouch 8660 My Teamwork before 6.7, Omnitouch 8670 Automated Message Delivery System (AMDS) before 6.7, Omnitouch 8460 Advanced Communication Server before 9.1, and OmniTouch 8400 Instant Communications Suite before 6.7.3 (1) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL that results in a reflected XSS or (2) allow user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user s personal bookmark entry that results in a stored XSS via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/23/2018
The vulnerability CVE-2013-4653 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting multiple Alcatel-Lucent Omnitouch communication systems including the 8660 My Teamwork, 8670 AMDS, 8460 Advanced Communication Server, and 8400 Instant Communications Suite. These devices operate within enterprise communication environments where secure authentication and user interface integrity are paramount for maintaining business continuity and protecting sensitive organizational data. The vulnerability specifically targets the sign-in functionality of these systems, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited during the most critical phase of user interaction when authentication credentials are being processed.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through two distinct attack vectors that demonstrate the sophistication of the flaw. The first vector enables remote attackers to execute reflected XSS attacks by crafting malicious URLs that, when visited by authenticated users, inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the browser's response. This reflected XSS occurs because the application fails to properly sanitize or encode user-supplied input from the URL parameters before rendering them in the web interface. The second vector involves stored XSS attacks through user-assisted exploitation where malicious scripts are injected via personal bookmark entries, which are then stored within the system and executed whenever the bookmark is accessed by other users. This dual nature of the vulnerability allows attackers to either exploit users directly through crafted links or to establish persistent malicious code execution within the system through legitimate user interactions.
The operational impact of CVE-2013-4653 extends far beyond simple script injection, as it can lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive communication data. Attackers could potentially steal user session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or execute arbitrary commands on behalf of authenticated users, thereby gaining access to the underlying communication infrastructure. The vulnerability affects systems that handle business-critical communications, making it particularly attractive to threat actors seeking to disrupt operations or extract confidential information. The stored XSS component creates a persistent threat that can remain active long after initial exploitation, continuously compromising any user who accesses affected bookmark entries, while the reflected XSS can be leveraged for phishing attacks or credential theft during the authentication process.
Organizations using affected Alcatel-Lucent Omnitouch systems should immediately implement comprehensive mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. The primary defense mechanism involves implementing proper input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, particularly within authentication and bookmark management interfaces. This aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities through inadequate input sanitization. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to detect and block malicious script injection attempts. Additionally, the vulnerability demonstrates the importance of regular security updates and patch management, as the affected versions represent outdated software that lacks modern security protections. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for credential access, highlighting the potential for both system compromise and unauthorized data access through these XSS vectors. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their communication infrastructure to identify any other potential entry points that may have similar vulnerabilities, as the presence of one XSS vulnerability often indicates broader security gaps in web application design and implementation.