CVE-2017-12905 in Pixie Image Editor
Summary
by MITRE
Server Side Request Forgery vulnerability in Vebto Pixie Image Editor 1.4 and 1.7 allows remote attackers to disclose information or execute arbitrary code via the url parameter to Launderer.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/22/2024
The CVE-2017-12905 vulnerability represents a critical server side request forgery flaw in the Vebto Pixie Image Editor versions 1.4 and 1.7. This vulnerability exists within the Launderer.php script which processes URL parameters without adequate validation or sanitization. The flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate the application's behavior by injecting malicious URLs through the url parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal systems or execution of arbitrary code.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the image processing pipeline. When users submit image URLs for processing through the Pixie editor, the application fails to properly validate or sanitize the input parameter before using it in subsequent requests. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that can bypass normal access controls and potentially access internal network resources that should remain protected. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-918, which specifically addresses server-side request forgery conditions where applications fail to validate external requests.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it provides attackers with multiple attack vectors for information disclosure and remote code execution. An attacker could leverage this flaw to access internal systems, databases, or other network resources that are normally protected by firewalls or network segmentation. The vulnerability also enables potential data exfiltration and system compromise, making it particularly dangerous in environments where the image editor is deployed with elevated privileges or access to sensitive data repositories.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied URLs, implementing proper access controls to prevent unauthorized internal network access, and restricting outbound network connections from the affected application. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing proper parameter validation as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and MITRE ATT&CK framework categories related to server-side request forgery and command injection attacks. Organizations should also consider network segmentation and firewall rules to limit the potential impact of such vulnerabilities in their infrastructure.