CVE-2014-6113 in Tivoli Endpoint Manager
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Reports component in IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager 9.1 before 9.1.1229 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6113 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness within IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager's Web Reports component. This security flaw exists in versions prior to 9.1.1229 and enables remote attackers to execute malicious web scripts or HTML code within the context of affected systems. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can facilitate more sophisticated attacks including session hijacking, data manipulation, and unauthorized access to sensitive corporate resources.
The technical nature of this XSS vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the Web Reports component's handling of user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit this weakness through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulation of report parameters, form inputs, or data fields that are not properly sanitized before being rendered in web interfaces. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting as a critical weakness in web applications where untrusted data is directly incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding mechanisms. This weakness allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser context, potentially compromising user sessions and accessing sensitive information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial for organizations utilizing IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager, as it provides attackers with a potential entry point for broader network compromise. Remote exploitation means that attackers do not require physical access to systems or insider knowledge to exploit this weakness. The vulnerability can be leveraged to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, modify web page content, or execute unauthorized commands within the application context. Organizations using this management platform may experience data breaches, unauthorized access to endpoint configurations, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure, as the compromised system could serve as a foothold for further attacks.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including updating to IBM Tivoli Endpoint Manager version 9.1.1229 or later, which contains patches addressing this vulnerability. Network segmentation and monitoring of web traffic can help detect exploitation attempts, while implementing proper input validation and output encoding practices can prevent similar issues in other applications. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1059 which covers command and scripting interpreters, as attackers can leverage XSS to execute malicious code within user browsers. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments of their endpoint management systems and implement web application firewalls to provide additional protection layers against such attacks.