CVE-2018-10294 in DiskBoss Enterprise
Summary
by MITRE
Flexense DiskBoss Enterprise v7.4.28 to v9.1.16 has XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/02/2020
CVE-2018-10294 represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability identified in Flexense DiskBoss Enterprise versions ranging from 7.4.28 through 9.1.16. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the DiskBoss Enterprise application's web interface, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input parameters before rendering them in web responses, creating an avenue for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it enables attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, manipulate web page content, and potentially escalate privileges within the application's security boundaries. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that exploit the XSS vulnerability by injecting script code through various input vectors such as file names, directory paths, or configuration parameters that are subsequently displayed in the web interface. When legitimate users browse to affected pages or interact with the application, their browsers execute the injected malicious scripts, which can then access cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive data stored in the browser's memory. This vulnerability particularly affects enterprise environments where DiskBoss Enterprise is used for file system management and monitoring, as it could allow unauthorized access to critical system information and potentially provide attackers with persistence mechanisms within the organization's file infrastructure.
The exploitation of CVE-2018-10294 aligns with tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the initial access and execution phases, specifically targeting web application vulnerabilities to establish footholds within enterprise networks. Security professionals should implement comprehensive mitigation strategies including input validation, output encoding, and content security policy enforcement to address this vulnerability. Organizations using affected versions of DiskBoss Enterprise should immediately upgrade to patched versions or implement web application firewalls to filter malicious input before it reaches the application's vulnerable components. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and proper input sanitization in enterprise web applications, particularly those handling sensitive system information and file management operations. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other enterprise applications and ensure comprehensive protection against evolving threat vectors.