CVE-2017-2194 in iCodeChecker
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Source code security studying tool iCodeChecker allows an attacker to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/24/2019
The CVE-2017-2194 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the iCodeChecker source code security studying tool, a component designed to analyze and identify potential security weaknesses in software applications. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the tool's web interface, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking to compromise the security monitoring environment. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without appropriate sanitization or encoding measures.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors within the iCodeChecker application's data processing pipeline, where user-supplied inputs are not adequately filtered or escaped before being rendered in web responses. Attackers can leverage this weakness by crafting malicious script payloads that exploit the tool's failure to properly validate and sanitize data entering the system. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes source code or security reports containing malicious script elements, which are then executed in the context of other users' sessions who view the affected content. This type of vulnerability enables attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious websites, effectively compromising the integrity of the security monitoring environment.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-2194 extends beyond simple script injection, as it undermines the fundamental security posture of organizations relying on iCodeChecker for source code analysis. When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the tool's output, potentially corrupting security reports or injecting malicious code that could persist across multiple analysis sessions. The vulnerability's presence in a security tool creates a particularly dangerous scenario where the very system designed to identify weaknesses becomes a vector for exploitation, potentially enabling attackers to bypass other security controls or gain unauthorized access to sensitive source code repositories. Organizations using this tool face elevated risk of data breaches and compromised development environments, as the vulnerability can be exploited to establish persistent access to the security monitoring infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-2194 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the iCodeChecker application. Security professionals should ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized using established encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding and JavaScript escaping before any data is processed or displayed in web interfaces. The vulnerability's remediation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection, emphasizing the need for robust defensive measures against malicious code execution. Organizations should also implement proper web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious script patterns, maintain updated versions of the iCodeChecker tool, and conduct thorough security testing of web applications to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of their security infrastructure. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be performed to ensure that input validation mechanisms remain effective against evolving attack techniques.