CVE-2016-1140 in Home Spot Cube
Summary
by MITRE
KDDI HOME SPOT CUBE devices before 2 allow remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/11/2018
The CVE-2016-1140 vulnerability affects KDDI HOME SPOT CUBE devices running firmware versions prior to a specific update, presenting a significant security risk through clickjacking attack vectors. This vulnerability resides within the web-based administrative interface of the device, which lacks proper security controls to prevent overlay attacks. The unspecified vectors suggest that attackers can manipulate the device's user interface through various means to trick users into performing unintended actions, potentially compromising the device's configuration and network security.
Clickjacking attacks exploit the lack of proper frame-busting mechanisms and user interface security controls within the device's web interface. The vulnerability enables attackers to create malicious web pages that overlay legitimate interface elements, causing users to unknowingly interact with hidden malicious components. This attack vector is particularly dangerous for network infrastructure devices like the HOME SPOT CUBE, as it can lead to unauthorized configuration changes, credential theft, or network compromise. The vulnerability demonstrates a critical flaw in the device's user interface security implementation, where proper security headers and frame protection mechanisms are absent.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple interface manipulation, as it can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to network configuration settings, modify device parameters, or redirect users to malicious sites. Given that the HOME SPOT CUBE serves as a network gateway device, successful exploitation could provide attackers with a foothold for further network infiltration, potentially enabling more sophisticated attacks such as man-in-the-middle operations or lateral movement within the network. The remote nature of the attack means that no physical access or local network presence is required, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise and residential network environments.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including firmware updates from KDDI, network segmentation to limit device exposure, and monitoring for suspicious network activity. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-1021, which addresses improper restriction of rendering of components, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for user execution through malicious content. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and security headers to prevent similar clickjacking attacks across their network infrastructure. Regular security assessments of network devices and maintaining updated firmware versions are essential practices to prevent exploitation of such vulnerabilities.