CVE-2015-10062 in galaxy-data-resource
Summary
by MITRE • 01/17/2023
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in galaxy-data-resource up to 14.10.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Command Line Template. The manipulation leads to injection. Upgrading to version 14.10.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 50d65f45d3f5be5d1fbff2e45ac5cec075f07d42. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-218451.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/09/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10062 represents a command injection flaw within the galaxy-data-resource component, specifically affecting the Command Line Template functionality. This issue was discovered in versions prior to 14.10.1 and constitutes a significant security risk that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. The vulnerability falls under the category of injection attacks, which are among the most prevalent and dangerous classes of security flaws in software applications. The affected component processes command line templates that are likely used to construct system commands for data processing operations, creating an opportunity for malicious input to be interpreted and executed as shell commands.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input is improperly sanitized or validated before being incorporated into command line templates. This allows an attacker to inject malicious commands that get executed with the privileges of the affected application, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The flaw demonstrates poor input handling practices and inadequate sanitization of user-provided data, which are fundamental security principles that should be enforced throughout application development. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability maps to CWE-77 which specifically addresses command injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is used to construct command strings without proper validation or escaping mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to perform actions such as arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and system reconnaissance. Organizations relying on galaxy-data-resource for data processing and management operations face potential exposure to unauthorized access and data breaches. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates that it presents a substantial risk level, particularly given that command injection flaws often provide attackers with extensive control over affected systems. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to install backdoors, modify system configurations, or access sensitive data that the application processes through its command line interfaces.
Security professionals should prioritize the immediate deployment of the patch referenced in the advisory, which includes the commit hash 50d65f45d3f5be5d1fbff2e45ac5cec075f07d42. This upgrade addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms for command line template processing. The recommended mitigation strategy aligns with ATT&CK framework techniques related to command and control operations, where adversaries often exploit injection vulnerabilities to establish persistent access. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures such as input validation at multiple layers, privilege separation for command execution, and monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar injection flaws in other components of the application stack, as injection vulnerabilities frequently occur in data processing and system integration modules where user input is handled through shell command interfaces.