CVE-2018-10567 in VX Search Enterprise
Summary
by MITRE
XSS exists in Flexense VX Search Enterprise from v10.1.12 to v10.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/02/2020
The vulnerability CVE-2018-10567 represents a cross-site scripting flaw discovered in Flexense VX Search Enterprise software version range 10.1.12 through 10.7. This web-based application suffers from insufficient input validation and output sanitization mechanisms that allow malicious actors to inject arbitrary script code into the application's user interface. The vulnerability specifically affects the search functionality and user interface components where user-supplied input is not properly escaped or filtered before being rendered back to the browser.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the search interface or other user-controllable fields within the VX Search Enterprise application. The application fails to implement proper HTML escaping or content security policies that would prevent script execution when rendering user-provided data. This allows attackers to inject javascript payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers who view the affected search results or interface elements. The vulnerability is classified as a classic stored cross-site scripting attack where malicious code is stored on the server and executed when legitimate users access the affected pages.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using Flexense VX Search Enterprise as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, session hijacking, credential theft, and potential lateral movement within the network. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges, access restricted search results, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as the vulnerability can be leveraged to deliver malware payloads or redirect users to malicious websites, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where sensitive data is processed and stored.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross-site scripting flaws as one of the most prevalent web application security vulnerabilities. From an attacker tactics perspective, this vulnerability maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1059.007 for scripting and T1566 for social engineering through malicious content delivery. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding mechanisms, regular security updates, and web application firewalls to protect against exploitation. The recommended remediation involves upgrading to a patched version of VX Search Enterprise, implementing proper content security policies, and conducting comprehensive security testing of all user-input handling components to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.