CVE-2017-1567 in Doors Web Access
Summary
by MITRE
IBM Doors Web Access 9.5 and 9.6 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-ForceID: 131769.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/05/2025
IBM Doors Web Access versions 9.5 and 9.6 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that represents a critical security flaw in the web application's input validation mechanisms. This vulnerability falls under CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which specifically addresses the failure to properly sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into web page content. The flaw exists in the application's web user interface where insufficient input sanitization allows malicious actors to inject JavaScript code through various input fields or parameters that are not properly escaped or validated.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it creates a persistent threat vector that can be exploited within the context of a trusted session. When a user interacts with the vulnerable application, malicious JavaScript code can be embedded and executed in the browser of other users who subsequently access the same compromised content. This cross-site scripting attack enables attackers to manipulate the intended functionality of the web application, potentially capturing session cookies, credentials, or other sensitive information transmitted within the trusted session context. The vulnerability particularly concerns IBM Doors Web Access because it operates in environments where users frequently interact with sensitive data and access controls.
The security implications of this vulnerability align with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript, as it leverages JavaScript execution capabilities within web browsers to perform malicious activities. Attackers can exploit this weakness to perform session hijacking, credential theft, or redirect users to malicious sites that appear legitimate within the trusted application environment. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat where a single compromised input can affect multiple users and sessions, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where Doors Web Access is used for collaborative document management and access control.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding controls that prevent JavaScript code injection into web pages. The recommended approach involves implementing proper sanitization of all user inputs and ensuring that all dynamic content is properly escaped before being rendered in the web interface. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing content security policies that restrict script execution and monitor for suspicious activity patterns. IBM has released patches for this vulnerability that should be applied immediately to prevent exploitation, and network segmentation can provide additional defense-in-depth measures to limit potential attack vectors. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing comprehensive input validation controls across all web applications to prevent similar cross-site scripting exploits.