CVE-2018-10652 in XenMobile Server
Summary
by MITRE
There is a Sensitive Data Leakage issue in Citrix XenMobile Server 10.7 before RP3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/08/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-10652 represents a critical sensitive data leakage issue within Citrix XenMobile Server version 10.7 prior to release patch 3. This security flaw exposes confidential information that could be exploited by unauthorized parties to gain access to sensitive data within the affected system. The vulnerability specifically affects the XenMobile Server platform which serves as a mobile device management solution for enterprise environments, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise mobile device management infrastructure. The issue stems from inadequate data protection mechanisms within the server's response handling, allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive information through crafted requests that bypass normal access controls and authentication mechanisms.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability lies in the improper handling of sensitive data within the server's response processing. When the XenMobile Server processes certain requests, it fails to adequately sanitize or protect sensitive information that should remain confidential. This flaw operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration category of CWE-200, which specifically addresses "Information Exposure," and represents a variant of information disclosure vulnerabilities where system responses contain unintended sensitive data. The vulnerability allows attackers to extract confidential information through HTTP responses that should normally only be accessible to authorized users with proper authentication credentials. This weakness creates a pathway for attackers to obtain system information, user credentials, or other confidential data that should remain protected within the server environment.
The operational impact of CVE-2018-10652 extends beyond simple data leakage, as it fundamentally compromises the security posture of organizations relying on Citrix XenMobile Server for mobile device management. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can potentially access sensitive user information, device configurations, and system data that could be leveraged for further attacks within the enterprise network. The implications are particularly severe in environments where mobile device management solutions are used to control access to corporate resources, as this vulnerability could enable attackers to escalate privileges or gain unauthorized access to protected systems. Organizations using the affected version of XenMobile Server face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to the exposure of sensitive information. The vulnerability also creates opportunities for attackers to perform reconnaissance activities that could lead to more sophisticated attacks targeting the broader enterprise infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action to patch the affected systems with Citrix's release patch 3 or higher, which addresses the sensitive data leakage issue through proper data sanitization and access control enforcement. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to XenMobile Server components and establish monitoring procedures to detect unusual access patterns or data retrieval attempts. Security teams must also review and strengthen access controls for mobile device management systems, ensuring that proper authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their mobile device management infrastructure to identify potential additional vulnerabilities and implement comprehensive logging and monitoring solutions to detect exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include verifying that the patch has been properly installed and that the server no longer exhibits the vulnerable behavior described in the CVE. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability could be categorized under techniques related to credential access and reconnaissance activities, making it particularly dangerous in the context of enterprise security operations.