CVE-2018-18570 in Planon
Summary
by MITRE
Planon before Live Build 41 has XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/13/2023
CVE-2018-18570 represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability identified in Planon software prior to Live Build 41, constituting a critical security weakness that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is one of the most prevalent and dangerous web application security flaws. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly validate and sanitize user input before rendering it in web pages, creating an opening for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms within Planon's web interface, particularly in areas where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into dynamic web content without proper sanitization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that, when processed by the vulnerable application, get executed in the browsers of other users who access the affected pages. The vulnerability affects the application's ability to properly escape special characters and validate data integrity, allowing script execution in the victim's browser context.
From an operational perspective, this XSS vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using Planon software, as it can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, data manipulation, and potential complete system compromise. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to steal user sessions, redirect victims to malicious sites, or inject malware into the application environment. The impact extends beyond individual user compromise to potentially affect entire organizational data integrity and confidentiality, especially in environments where Planon manages sensitive business or operational data.
The remediation approach for CVE-2018-18570 requires immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the Planon application. Organizations should upgrade to Live Build 41 or later versions where this vulnerability has been addressed. Security measures should include implementing Content Security Policy headers, employing proper HTML escaping for all dynamic content, and conducting comprehensive input validation at multiple layers of the application. Additionally, regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be implemented to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application stack, following established security frameworks such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.