CVE-2017-1465 in TRIRIGA
Summary
by MITRE
IBM TRIRIGA 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 128464.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/26/2021
This vulnerability affects IBM TRIRIGA versions 3.2 through 3.5 and represents a sophisticated cross-site scripting attack vector that enables remote code execution through click hijacking. The flaw resides in the web application's insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious content that can manipulate user interactions. According to CWE-79, this vulnerability falls under the category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically involving the manipulation of user interface elements through malicious script injection. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the user interaction level rather than directly exploiting system vulnerabilities.
The technical implementation of this attack involves the exploitation of insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within web application components. When users navigate to compromised web pages, malicious scripts can intercept and redirect click events, effectively allowing attackers to control user interactions with the application. This type of attack aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1548.002 for abuse of execution privileges. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector where legitimate users can be unknowingly coerced into executing malicious actions through seemingly benign web navigation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple session hijacking to encompass potential data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and further attack propagation. Attackers can leverage the click hijacking capability to perform actions such as form submissions, navigation to malicious sites, or even execute additional payloads that could compromise the user's entire system. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access or network proximity to exploit it, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where users frequently access web applications from various locations. This represents a significant risk to business continuity and data security, as the attack can be launched from anywhere with internet connectivity.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation, output encoding, and proper content security policies. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls, implement strict content security policy headers, and ensure regular patch management for all IBM TRIRIGA installations. The remediation approach must include comprehensive code reviews to identify and eliminate potential injection points, along with user education to recognize potentially malicious web content. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication and session management controls can provide additional defense layers against exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider network segmentation and monitoring to detect anomalous user behavior patterns that might indicate successful exploitation attempts.