CVE-2018-1000096 in tiny-json-http
Summary
by MITRE
brianleroux tiny-json-http version all versions since commit 9b8e74a232bba4701844e07bcba794173b0238a8 (Oct 29 2016) contains a Missing SSL certificate validation vulnerability in The libraries core functionality is affected. that can result in Exposes the user to man-in-the-middle attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/21/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-1000096 affects the tiny-json-http library developed by brianleroux, specifically impacting all versions released since the commit hash 9b8e74a232bba4701844e07bcba794173b0238a8 dated October 29 2016. This represents a critical security flaw that fundamentally undermines the library's ability to establish secure communications over the internet. The issue resides within the library's core functionality where it fails to properly validate SSL certificates during secure HTTP connections, creating a significant gap in the security posture of applications that depend on this dependency.
The technical flaw manifests as a missing SSL certificate validation mechanism that leaves applications vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. When the tiny-json-http library establishes HTTPS connections, it does not perform the necessary certificate verification steps that should confirm the authenticity of the remote server's identity. This omission allows attackers to intercept communications between clients and servers by presenting fake certificates that the library accepts without proper scrutiny. The vulnerability essentially disables the cryptographic security measures that SSL/TLS protocols are designed to provide, exposing sensitive data transmission to potential eavesdropping and tampering.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond the immediate library itself, affecting any application that utilizes tiny-json-http for making secure HTTP requests to remote services. Applications relying on this library for API communications, data synchronization, or any form of secure web interaction become susceptible to various attack vectors including credential theft, data manipulation, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects the fundamental security layer of network communications, making it difficult for organizations to maintain trust in their secure data transmission processes.
This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-295 which defines "Improper Certificate Validation" as a weakness where a system fails to properly validate certificates used in secure communications. The attack surface aligns with several ATT&CK techniques including T1046 for network service scanning and T1566 for credential access through social engineering, as attackers can exploit the weakened security to gain unauthorized access to systems. Organizations using this library should immediately assess their attack surface and implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts. The recommended mitigation strategy involves updating to a patched version of the tiny-json-http library or implementing alternative secure HTTP client libraries that properly handle SSL certificate validation. Additionally, network administrators should deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious certificate-related activities and consider implementing certificate pinning as an additional security measure to protect against this specific vulnerability.