CVE-2018-1201 in Isilion
Summary
by MITRE
Dell EMC Isilon versions between 8.1.0.0 - 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 - 8.0.1.2, and 8.0.0.0 - 8.0.0.6, versions 7.2.1.x, and version 7.1.1.11 is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Job Operations Page within the OneFS web administration interface. A malicious administrator may potentially inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code in the user's browser session in the context of the OneFS website.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-1201 affects Dell EMC Isilon storage systems running specific firmware versions including 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.0.1, 8.0.1.0 through 8.0.1.2, 8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.6, 7.2.1.x series, and 7.1.1.11. This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the Job Operations Page of the OneFS web administration interface, representing a critical security weakness that could be exploited by malicious actors with administrative privileges. The flaw allows for arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code injection that executes within the context of the OneFS website, potentially compromising the integrity of the web interface and the systems it manages. This vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, making it a well-documented and dangerous class of web application security issues.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the Job Operations Page functionality of the OneFS web interface. When administrators interact with job operations through the web management console, the system fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before rendering it in the browser context. This allows an attacker with administrative access to craft malicious payloads that get executed in the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, data exfiltration, or further system compromise. The attack vector specifically targets the web administration interface, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely heavily on web-based management tools for their storage infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides a potential pathway for attackers to escalate privileges and gain deeper access to the storage environment. While the vulnerability requires administrative access to exploit, it creates a dangerous escalation path that could enable attackers to manipulate job operations, potentially causing system instability or data corruption. The consequences could include unauthorized data access, modification of critical storage operations, or the establishment of persistent backdoors through the injected JavaScript code. Organizations using affected Isilon versions face significant risk of unauthorized access to their storage infrastructure, particularly in environments where administrative credentials might be compromised or where privilege escalation attacks are possible.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest firmware versions that address this vulnerability, as Dell EMC has released patches for affected versions. Network segmentation and monitoring of web interface access should be enhanced to detect suspicious activity patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. The principle of least privilege should be enforced to limit administrative access to only necessary personnel, reducing the attack surface available to potential attackers. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and content security policies can provide additional layers of protection against cross-site scripting attacks. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter, where attackers might leverage injected scripts to execute malicious commands within the storage environment, making comprehensive monitoring and incident response procedures essential for organizations managing affected systems.