CVE-2015-7415 in UrbanCode Deploy
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in IBM UrbanCode Deploy 6.0 before 6.0.1.12, 6.1 before 6.1.3.2, and 6.2 before 6.2.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2018
The vulnerability CVE-2015-7415 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions prior to specific patch releases. This issue impacts multiple product versions including 6.0.x before 6.0.1.12, 6.1.x before 6.1.3.2, and 6.2.x before 6.2.0.2, creating a widespread security concern for organizations utilizing this application lifecycle management platform. The vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input within URL parameters, specifically when processing crafted URLs that contain malicious script code.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the UrbanCode Deploy application. When authenticated users navigate to specially crafted URLs containing malicious script content, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before rendering it in web responses. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML code that executes in the context of other users' browsers who access the vulnerable application. The flaw operates as a classic reflected XSS vulnerability where malicious input is immediately reflected back to users without proper sanitization.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations relying on UrbanCode Deploy for their deployment automation processes. Attackers could leverage this flaw to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of legitimate users, or redirect users to malicious sites. The authenticated nature of the attack means that exploitation requires valid user credentials, but once achieved, attackers can manipulate the deployment environment and potentially access sensitive deployment configurations, application artifacts, or system information. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to potential system compromise and business disruption.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as weaknesses in input validation and output encoding. It also maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 which covers spearphishing with links, as attackers could craft malicious URLs to target authenticated users. Organizations should immediately implement the vendor-provided patches for versions 6.0.1.12, 6.1.3.2, and 6.2.0.2 to remediate this issue. Additionally, network segmentation, web application firewalls, and user education regarding suspicious URL handling can provide additional defense-in-depth measures while waiting for patch deployment. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches in enterprise deployment platforms where privileged access exists.