CVE-2015-10080 in api-umbrella-web
Summary
by MITRE • 02/20/2023
A vulnerability was found in NREL api-umbrella-web 0.7.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Admin Data Table Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 0.8.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is f53a9fb87e10c457f0f3dd4f2af24d3b2f21b3ca. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221487.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/23/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-10080 resides within the NREL api-umbrella-web component version 0.7.1, specifically impacting the Admin Data Table Handler functionality. This cross-site scripting vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web applications that process user input without proper sanitization. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates its potential to cause significant harm to systems that rely on this web interface for administrative operations. The affected component serves as a crucial interface for managing API configurations and user data, making it a prime target for attackers seeking unauthorized access or data manipulation.
The technical flaw manifests through improper input validation within the Admin Data Table Handler, where user-supplied data is not adequately sanitized before being rendered back to users. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through carefully crafted input that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability operates through the standard XSS attack vector where malicious payloads are embedded in parameters or data fields that are then displayed in the admin interface. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not need physical access to the system, as they can initiate the attack through web-based interfaces and potentially leverage the vulnerability to escalate privileges or access sensitive administrative functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including session hijacking, data theft, privilege escalation, and potentially complete system compromise. Given that this affects an administrative component, successful exploitation could allow attackers to manipulate API configurations, modify user permissions, or gain access to sensitive backend systems. The vulnerability's presence in the admin data table handler suggests that any data entered through this interface could become a vector for attack, potentially affecting all administrative functions within the api-umbrella-web application. This makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it undermines the trust model of the administrative interface that should be protected from user input manipulation.
The recommended remediation approach involves upgrading to version 0.8.0, which includes the patch identified by the commit hash f53a9fb87e10c457f0f3dd4f2af24d3b2f21b3ca. This upgrade addresses the root cause by implementing proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms within the Admin Data Table Handler. Organizations should prioritize this upgrade as a critical security measure, particularly given the remote exploitability and administrative scope of the vulnerability. The patch likely implements proper HTML escaping or encoding for all user-supplied data rendered in the web interface, preventing the execution of malicious scripts. Additionally, implementing proper content security policies and input validation at multiple layers can provide defense-in-depth measures against similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and represents a typical attack pattern categorized under the ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script execution through web interfaces, emphasizing the need for comprehensive web application security controls and regular vulnerability assessments to prevent such issues from compromising system integrity.