CVE-2018-10329 in phpipam
Summary
by MITRE
app/tools/mac-lookup/index.php in phpIPAM 1.3.1 has Reflected XSS on /tools/mac-lookup/ via the mac parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/07/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-10329 represents a reflected cross-site scripting flaw within the phpIPAM network inventory management system version 1.3.1. This security weakness specifically affects the mac-lookup tool component, which is designed to assist network administrators in identifying device information based on MAC addresses. The vulnerability exists in the application's handling of user-supplied input within the tools/mac-lookup/index.php script, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the mac parameter processing mechanism. When a user submits a MAC address through the lookup interface, the application fails to properly sanitize this input before incorporating it into the HTTP response. This reflected behavior allows attackers to craft malicious URLs containing crafted script payloads that, when executed by a victim's browser, can steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious websites. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 as a failure to sanitize user input, specifically manifesting as reflected cross-site scripting in the context of web application security.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges within the application environment. Network administrators who interact with the mac-lookup tool may unknowingly execute malicious scripts that can compromise their administrative sessions, potentially leading to full system compromise. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that attackers can deliver malicious payloads through phishing emails, compromised websites, or social engineering tactics, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where administrators frequently interact with network tools. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through spearphishing attachments and T1548.001 for privilege escalation through legitimate credentials.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-10329 should prioritize immediate patching of the phpIPAM application to version 1.3.2 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for this vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation mechanisms that sanitize all user-supplied data before processing, particularly focusing on the mac parameter handling within the tools/mac-lookup component. Network administrators should also consider implementing content security policies that restrict script execution and employ web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads targeting this vulnerability. Regular security audits of web applications should include verification of input sanitization practices and proper output encoding to prevent similar reflected XSS vulnerabilities from emerging in other components of the system. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing robust security controls to prevent exploitation of common web application flaws.