CVE-2017-1114 in Campaign
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Campaign 9.1, 9.1.2, and 10 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 121152.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2023
IBM Campaign versions 9.1, 9.1.2, and 10 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a critical security flaw in the web user interface. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's web components, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious JavaScript code through user-controllable input fields. The flaw exists in the web application's handling of user-supplied data that is subsequently rendered in the browser without proper sanitization or encoding, creating an avenue for attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability enables attackers to manipulate the web interface by injecting malicious scripts that can capture user credentials, session tokens, or other sensitive information transmitted within the trusted session. This cross-site scripting vulnerability specifically affects the web user interface components where user inputs are not adequately validated or escaped before being displayed back to users. The attack vector typically involves crafting malicious input that gets stored or reflected in the application's response, which then executes in the victim's browser when the page is loaded or when specific user interactions occur.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially leading to complete account compromise and unauthorized access to campaign data. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to hijack user sessions, modify campaign configurations, or exfiltrate confidential marketing data that could be used for competitive advantage or financial gain. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where IBM Campaign is used for managing sensitive customer data and marketing campaigns, as successful exploitation could result in significant business disruption and regulatory compliance violations.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should include implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the web application's codebase, specifically addressing the identified cross-site scripting vectors. Organizations should apply the vendor-provided security patches and updates immediately, while also implementing additional protective measures such as content security policies, proper header configurations, and regular security scanning of web applications. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices that should be addressed through proper input sanitization and output encoding controls. From an attack perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques described in the ATT&CK framework under the credential access and execution domains, where adversaries can leverage such flaws to maintain persistent access and escalate privileges within the targeted environment.