CVE-2017-15188 in EyesOfNetwork Web Interface
Summary
by MITRE
A persistent (stored) XSS vulnerability in the EyesOfNetwork web interface (aka eonweb) 5.1-0 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hosts array parameter to module/admin_device/index.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/23/2019
The CVE-2017-15188 vulnerability represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw within the EyesOfNetwork web interface version 5.1-0, specifically affecting the module/admin_device/index.php endpoint. This vulnerability operates as a persistent XSS attack vector that enables authenticated administrators with malicious intent to inject harmful web scripts or HTML content into the application's data storage. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input from the hosts array parameter, allowing attackers to store malicious code that will execute whenever other users access the affected page.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to possess valid administrative credentials within the EyesOfNetwork system, which significantly reduces the attack surface but does not eliminate the risk. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the application's data processing pipeline. When the hosts array parameter is submitted through the module/admin_device/index.php interface, the application stores this input without proper sanitization, creating a persistent threat that affects all users who interact with the compromised data. This stored nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious code remains active in the system's database until manually removed, potentially affecting multiple users over extended periods.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-15188 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive administrative credentials, redirect users to malicious websites, or even execute arbitrary commands within the context of the web application. The vulnerability directly violates security principles established in the OWASP Top Ten 2017, specifically addressing injection flaws and cross-site scripting issues. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers could leverage the stored scripts to harvest credentials or deliver additional malware payloads. The risk assessment indicates this vulnerability as high severity due to the persistent nature of stored XSS attacks and the privileged access required by the attacker.
Organizations utilizing EyesOfNetwork version 5.1-0 should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided security patches, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. The remediation strategy should incorporate the principle of least privilege, ensuring that administrative functions are properly protected and that all user inputs are rigorously validated before being processed or stored. Additionally, network monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous patterns in the hosts array parameter submissions that might indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and content security policies to provide additional layers of protection against similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of input sanitization and output encoding practices in preventing stored XSS attacks, aligning with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in software applications.