CVE-2014-1237 in i-doit
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in synetics i-doit pro before 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the call parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/01/2022
The cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-1237 affects the synetics i-doit pro software version 1.2.3 and earlier, representing a critical security flaw that enables remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected systems. This vulnerability specifically targets the handling of the call parameter, which serves as an entry point for unauthorized code injection. The flaw resides in the application's insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that can be executed when legitimate users interact with the vulnerable application.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input passed through the call parameter. When the system processes this parameter without adequate filtering or encoding, it inadvertently renders attacker-controlled content within the browser context of authenticated users. This creates a persistent vector for malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws, where the application fails to properly validate or encode user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages. The attack can be executed through various means including reflected XSS techniques where the malicious payload is immediately reflected back to the user's browser upon request submission.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can lead to complete compromise of user sessions and potential data exfiltration. An attacker could craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by authenticated users, would execute in their browser context with the privileges of the logged-in user. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of data, or redirection to phishing sites designed to harvest credentials. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where i-doit pro is used for IT infrastructure management, as it could enable attackers to escalate privileges and gain access to critical system resources. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566 for Phishing, as attackers could leverage the XSS flaw to deliver malicious payloads and conduct social engineering campaigns.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-1237 require immediate implementation of input validation and output encoding measures to prevent malicious code from being executed. Organizations should upgrade to synetics i-doit pro version 1.2.4 or later, which includes proper sanitization of the call parameter and enhanced security controls. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Regular security assessments and input validation testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation process should also include user education about recognizing potentially malicious links and implementing proper access controls to limit the impact of successful exploitation attempts. Network monitoring solutions should be configured to detect unusual traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.