CVE-2014-3898 in ServerView Operations Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager 5.00.09 through 6.30.05 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/08/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-3898 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager software versions ranging from 5.00.09 through 6.30.05. This security weakness resides in the web-based administrative interface of the server monitoring solution, creating a persistent vector for malicious actors to execute unauthorized code within the context of authenticated user sessions. The vulnerability's classification as a server-side XSS issue indicates that the flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before rendering it in web responses, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the browsers of unsuspecting users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the ServerView Operations Manager web interface components. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that contain script code within parameters or form fields that are subsequently processed and displayed without proper sanitization. The unspecified vectors suggest that multiple entry points within the application's web interface may be susceptible to such attacks, potentially including configuration forms, user management interfaces, or monitoring dashboard components. This broad attack surface increases the likelihood of successful exploitation and makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where administrators frequently interact with the web interface.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-3898 extends beyond simple script injection, as it can lead to complete session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the monitored environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially gaining access to sensitive monitoring data, administrative controls, or even compromising the underlying server infrastructure. The vulnerability directly violates several security principles outlined in the CWE taxonomy, specifically CWE-79 which addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and CWE-20 which deals with input validation issues. Additionally, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, as successful exploitation enables attackers to execute malicious scripts within the browser context of legitimate users.
Organizations utilizing affected versions of Fujitsu ServerView Operations Manager face significant risk exposure, particularly in environments where privileged users maintain active sessions with the web interface. The vulnerability's remote nature eliminates the need for physical access or network proximity, making it particularly attractive to cybercriminals seeking to compromise enterprise monitoring infrastructure. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of the software to the latest available versions that contain the necessary security fixes, implementing proper input validation at all entry points, and establishing robust output encoding mechanisms to prevent script execution in web responses. Network segmentation and strict access controls around the ServerView Operations Manager interface can provide additional defense-in-depth measures. Security monitoring should focus on detecting anomalous user behavior and unusual network traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while regular security assessments of web applications should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other enterprise systems.