CVE-2014-4308 in Recording eXpress
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NICE Recording eXpress (aka Cybertech eXpress) before 6.5.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) USRLNM parameter to myaccount/mysettings.edit.validate.asp or the frame parameter to (2) iframe.picker.statchannels.asp, (3) iframe.picker.channelgroups.asp, (4) iframe.picker.extensions.asp, (5) iframe.picker.licenseusergroups.asp, (6) iframe.picker.licenseusers.asp, (7) iframe.picker.lookup.asp, or (8) iframe.picker.marks.asp in _ifr/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/22/2022
The CVE-2014-4308 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting NICE Recording eXpress software versions prior to 6.5.5. This vulnerability resides within the web application interface of the Cybertech eXpress platform, which is commonly used for recording and managing telecommunications data. The flaw manifests through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. Security researchers identified multiple attack vectors within the application's parameter handling system, specifically targeting the USRLNM parameter in the myaccount/mysettings.edit.validate.asp endpoint and various frame parameters across multiple iframe picker endpoints.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user inputs within the application's web interface components. When attackers submit malicious payloads through the USRLNM parameter or frame parameters, the application fails to properly escape or encode the input before rendering it in HTML contexts. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code or HTML elements that execute within the victim's browser context. The vulnerability specifically affects the application's user management and configuration interfaces where users can modify account settings or select various system components through iframe-based selection dialogs. The flaw operates under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting vulnerabilities as a result of insufficient input validation and output encoding.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to establish persistent access to user sessions and potentially escalate privileges within the application. Remote attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute malicious scripts that may steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The attack surface includes not only the direct user account modification functionality but also the various picker interfaces that allow users to select channels, extensions, and licensing configurations. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1059.007 sub-technique for Scripting and T1566.001 for Spearphishing Attachment, as attackers can use the XSS to deliver malicious payloads that compromise user sessions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2014-4308 require immediate patching of the NICE Recording eXpress application to version 6.5.5 or later, which contains the necessary input validation fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures including HTML encoding of all user-supplied data before rendering in web contexts, and employ Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution. Network segmentation and monitoring of user account modification activities can help detect exploitation attempts. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security assessments and proper input validation practices in web applications, aligning with industry standards such as OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines for web application security. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and session management mechanisms can reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.