CVE-2017-14352 in UCMDB Configuration Manager
Summary
by MITRE
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP UCMDB Configuration Manager versions 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.23. These vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited to allow cross-site scripting.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/20/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-14352 affects HP UCMDB Configuration Manager across multiple versions including 10.10 through 10.23, representing a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability that exposes the system to remote exploitation. This flaw resides within the web-based management interface of the configuration management database solution, which is widely used by enterprises for tracking and managing IT infrastructure components. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's web interface components, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The affected system operates as a centralized repository for configuration items and their relationships, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise enterprise IT management systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through improper sanitization of user-supplied input parameters within the web application's request handling mechanisms. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that contain script code within parameters processed by the UCMDB Configuration Manager interface. When other users access the affected web pages or interact with the system through the vulnerable endpoints, the malicious scripts execute in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the compromised environment. This vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, where the application fails to properly validate or encode user-controllable data before including it in dynamically generated web content.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-14352 extends beyond simple script execution as it represents a significant threat to enterprise security infrastructure management. Organizations using HP UCMDB Configuration Manager face potential exposure of sensitive configuration data, including system credentials, network topology information, and infrastructure dependencies that could be harvested through successful XSS exploitation. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the network or system, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with distributed or cloud-based IT management solutions. According to ATT&CK framework tactic TA0001, this vulnerability enables initial access and privilege escalation through web application attacks, potentially allowing adversaries to gain persistent access to enterprise IT management systems and leverage the compromised environment for further reconnaissance and lateral movement within the organization's network infrastructure.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided security patches and updates released for HP UCMDB Configuration Manager versions affected by this vulnerability. Network segmentation and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor and filter suspicious traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Input validation should be strengthened at all user-facing interfaces, and output encoding should be implemented to prevent script injection in dynamic content generation. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify additional vulnerabilities within the UCMDB environment, while privileged access controls should be enforced to limit potential damage from successful exploitation. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing comprehensive vulnerability management processes to prevent similar issues from affecting enterprise IT infrastructure management systems.