CVE-2017-9085 in InSite
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Kodak InSite 6.5 to 8.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the (1) "paramFile" parameter to /Site/Troubleshooting/DiagnosticReport.asp, or (2) "paramFile" parameter to /Site/Troubleshooting/SpeedTest.asp.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/10/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-9085 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw affecting Kodak InSite versions 6.5 through 8.0. This security weakness resides in the web application's handling of user-supplied input within diagnostic and troubleshooting functionalities. The vulnerability specifically manifests when the application processes the "paramFile" parameter in two distinct endpoints: /Site/Troubleshooting/DiagnosticReport.asp and /Site/Troubleshooting/SpeedTest.asp. These endpoints are designed to facilitate system diagnostics and network performance testing respectively, making them prime targets for exploitation by malicious actors seeking to compromise the application's security posture.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the Kodak InSite web interface. When attackers submit malicious payloads through the vulnerable "paramFile" parameters, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before rendering it in the web response. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes within the context of other users' browsers who view the affected diagnostic reports or speed test results. The flaw operates as a classic reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability where the malicious script is reflected back to the user through the application's response without being stored on the server, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that handle sensitive diagnostic information.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious sites, or even execute further attacks against the network infrastructure. Given that these endpoints are part of a system diagnostic tool, they likely require administrative privileges or access to network troubleshooting data, potentially allowing attackers to escalate their privileges or gain deeper insights into the network configuration. The vulnerability affects organizations using Kodak InSite for network management and monitoring, potentially exposing critical infrastructure information to unauthorized parties. This weakness creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access or conduct more sophisticated attacks by leveraging the injected scripts to manipulate the application's behavior or exfiltrate data from authenticated sessions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-9085 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Kodak InSite versions, as this represents the most effective defense against exploitation. Organizations should implement proper input validation and output encoding measures to sanitize all user-supplied parameters before processing or displaying them in web responses. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth by restricting script execution within the application context. Network segmentation and access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of these vulnerable endpoints to untrusted users. Regular security assessments and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor for exploitation attempts. From a compliance perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and the attack patterns described correlate with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting and T1566 for credential access through social engineering, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security controls to prevent unauthorized access to network diagnostic systems.