CVE-2014-4837 in TRIRIGA Application Platform
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NewDocument.jsp in IBM TRIRIGA Application Platform 3.2 and 3.3 before 3.3.0.2, 3.3.1 before 3.3.1.3, 3.3.2 before 3.3.2.2, and 3.4 before 3.4.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2018
The CVE-2014-4837 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in IBM TRIRIGA Application Platform versions 3.2 through 3.4, specifically affecting the NewDocument.jsp component. This vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as a weakness where an application fails to properly validate or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamic web content. The flaw enables authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a persistent security risk within the application environment.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through the improper handling of URL parameters in the NewDocument.jsp file, which processes document creation requests within the TRIRIGA platform. When authenticated users submit crafted URLs containing malicious script code, the application fails to adequately sanitize or escape these inputs before rendering them in the web interface. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions within the application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it enables attackers to leverage the authenticated user context to perform actions with elevated privileges. Since the vulnerability requires authentication, attackers must first compromise legitimate user credentials or exploit other means to gain access to the platform. However, once authenticated, they can manipulate the document creation functionality to inject malicious code that persists across user sessions. This creates a significant risk for organizations using TRIRIGA for business-critical applications, as the vulnerability could be exploited to compromise sensitive business data or disrupt operations through session manipulation.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor patches released for versions 3.3.0.2, 3.3.1.3, 3.3.2.2, and 3.4.0.1 respectively. Additionally, network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide defense-in-depth measures to monitor and block suspicious URL patterns. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics, specifically focusing on the manipulation of web applications to execute malicious code. Security teams should also consider implementing input validation controls and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar issues in other components of the TRIRIGA platform, as this vulnerability demonstrates the importance of comprehensive security controls throughout application frameworks.