CVE-2015-2912 in Server Community Edition
Summary
by MITRE
The JSONP endpoint in the Studio component in OrientDB Server Community Edition before 2.0.15 and 2.1.x before 2.1.1 does not properly restrict callback values, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and obtain sensitive information, via a crafted HTTP request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-2912 affects the Studio component of OrientDB Server Community Edition, specifically targeting the JSONP endpoint implementation. This flaw exists in versions prior to 2.0.15 and 2.1.1, creating a significant security risk for organizations utilizing this database management system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of callback parameter values in the JSONP endpoint, which is a critical component for enabling cross-origin data requests in web applications.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper restriction of callback values within the JSONP endpoint, allowing attackers to manipulate the callback parameter to execute malicious code or manipulate data requests. This weakness directly violates security principles by failing to implement proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. The JSONP (JSON with Padding) mechanism, while designed to enable cross-domain data retrieval, becomes a vector for exploitation when callback parameters are not properly validated. Attackers can craft malicious HTTP requests that exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site request forgery attacks, effectively bypassing the same-origin policy that protects web applications from unauthorized cross-origin requests.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial, as it enables remote attackers to conduct CSRF attacks against OrientDB Server instances, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, information disclosure, and possible data manipulation. The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the database server, making it particularly dangerous for applications that handle confidential data. The attack surface is broad since JSONP endpoints are commonly used for web services and API integrations, making this vulnerability particularly impactful for organizations relying on OrientDB for their data storage and retrieval needs. The vulnerability affects both major version lines of OrientDB, indicating a fundamental flaw in the implementation that required patching across multiple release branches.
Organizations should immediately apply the available patches and updates to resolve this vulnerability, as the risk of exploitation remains high for unpatched systems. The mitigation strategy should include implementing proper callback parameter validation, restricting JSONP usage where possible, and ensuring that all web services properly validate and sanitize input parameters. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-434, which describes the improper restriction of excessive or unnecessary file access, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for malicious file execution through web services. Security teams should also implement network monitoring to detect suspicious JSONP endpoint access patterns and consider implementing additional authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive database operations.